Origin
Biloxi, MS
Evening in Biloxi on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biloxi, MS to Itta Bena, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
261 mi
420 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biloxi, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Biloxi, MS to Itta Bena, MS covers 261 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Division Street, Bohn Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
130.5 miles from Biloxi, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 261 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biloxi, MS to Itta Bena, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Division Street | — | — |
| Bohn Street | — | — |
| US 49 North | — | — |
| Jackson | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| I 220 North | — | — |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and Itta Bena, MS.
1
Start on Howard Avenue
92 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 right toward Bohn Street
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bohn Street
5
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
4 min
7
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
9
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
46 min
10
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
11
Turn straight
10 mi
·
16 min
12
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
13
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
15
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
16
Continue straight
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
17
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
18
Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson
19
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
20
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 49 North: Yazoo City
24
Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
24 mi
·
29 min
·
US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
26
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
1st Street
27
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
28
Continue on North Hayden Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Hayden Street
29
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
30
Continue on Lyndale Drive
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Lyndale Drive
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lakeside Road
32
Turn slight left onto Basket Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Basket Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 130.5 miles from Biloxi, MS, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
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 57 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.5 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Itta Bena, 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 261 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.5 mi from Biloxi, MS · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.5 miles from Biloxi, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Itta Bena, MS
The final approach into Itta Bena, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Itta Bena, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.42 one way
$78.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.27 | $86.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $46.85 | $93.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.63 | $115.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.40 | $12.53 |
| Efficient EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.84 | $10.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.4 | 1 | $36.54 | $16.70 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Itta Bena, MS
Evening in Itta Bena on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
5h 37m 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 Itta Bena, MS covers 261 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Division Street, Bohn Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.5 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 $39.42 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 straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biloxi, MS to Itta Bena, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Biloxi, MS to Itta Bena, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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