Biloxi, MS to Lynchburg, MS is 188.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m via US 49 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, taking you from the Southeast region up into the same general area. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.3 miles from Biloxi, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 188.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with a 94% share of its mileage on major roads. Expect to spend the bulk of your time on US 49 and I 20, which offer consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 135.1 miles on US 49, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While primarily highway, the transition onto MS 15 will offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster routes. The overall character is efficient and direct, prioritizing getting you to Lynchburg with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 135.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 188.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.9 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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25.1 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
5
25.5 mi into trip|~33m in|US 49
Merge onto US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
158.9 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
6
162.2 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
179 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Biloxi, MS and Lynchburg, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Bolton.
Jackson
25.1 mi in|~32m
Yazoo City
162.2 mi in|~3h 21m|via I 20; US 49
Bolton
178.7 mi in|~3h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
135.1 mi
2h 46m
MS 15
20.7 mi
24m
I 20
18.2 mi
21m
Farr Road
3.6 mi
13m
I 110
3.1 mi
4m
North Frontage Road
2.7 mi
6m
South Farr Road
1.7 mi
4m
Queens Hill Road
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 135.1 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and Lynchburg, MS.
1
Start on Howard Avenue
91 ft·6 sec·Howard Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Turn left onto Division Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Division Street
4
Take the ramp onto Bohn Street
139 ft·3 sec·Bohn Street
5
Turn straight
0.3 mi·37 sec
6
Merge onto I 110
3.1 mi·4 min·I 110
7
Continue on MS 15; MS 67
21 mi·24 min·MS 15; MS 67
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
9
Merge onto US 49
40 mi·46 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
20
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
17 mi·19 min·I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Bolton
23
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft·5 sec
24
Turn straight onto Bolton Brownsville Road
233 ft·11 sec·Bolton Brownsville Road
25
Turn left onto I-20
0.6 mi·1 min·I-20
26
Continue on North Frontage Road
2.7 mi·6 min·North Frontage Road
27
Turn right onto South Farr Road
1.7 mi·4 min·South Farr Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto Queens Hill Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Queens Hill Road
29
Turn left onto MS 22
0.2 mi·24 sec·MS 22
30
Turn right onto Farr Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Farr Road
31
Continue on Farr Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Farr Road
32
Continue on Farr Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Farr Road
33
Turn right onto Martin Road
131 ft·5 sec·Martin Road
34
Arrive at destination
Martin Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 4 hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility. Aim to depart Biloxi mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and arrive in Lynchburg with ample daylight. The primary roads are well-serviced, but the longest stretch without a significant change is over 135 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the end of that long stretch on US 49, to ensure you don't have to deviate from your planned route for gas.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.3 miles from Biloxi, MS, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynchburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Biloxi, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Biloxi, MS
This is one driving day of about 188.6 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Biloxi, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 135.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.3 mi from Biloxi, MS
· 1h 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 162.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.48 one way
$56.97 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.27
$62.54
premium
$4.56
$33.85
$67.70
diesel
$5.61
$41.64
$83.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Biloxi, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Biloxi, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Eaton Charging Station
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
D'Iberville, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 4
Tesla Destination: 4
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
Efficient EV
47.2
0
$16.50
$7.54
EV Truck/SUV
75.4
0
$26.40
$12.07
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Biloxi, MS
Evening
in Biloxi on Friday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynchburg, MS
Evening
in Lynchburg on Friday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
58°F
Sumrall, MS
94 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Biloxi, MS to Lynchburg, MS covers 188.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, MS 15, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.3 miles from Biloxi, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 188.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.9 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Biloxi, MS and Lynchburg, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Bolton.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
