Origin
Biloxi, MS
Night in Biloxi on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biloxi, MS to Sardis, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
160.9 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
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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Sardis, MS
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Trip Overview
Spanning 160.9 miles across Mississippi, this journey takes you from the Gulf Coast in Biloxi to the northern reaches of Sardis. Plan for a total travel time of approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes, which makes this a very manageable one-day trip. You will spend your time navigating local roads like Main Street, Division Street, and Bohn Street rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of about $25, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since the entire route is contained within the Southeast, you can expect a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.4 miles from Biloxi, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will avoid the repetitive monotony of long interstate stretches in favor of more nuanced, localized navigation. The road's personality is defined by its frequent transitions and reliance on surface streets, requiring you to stay alert at intersections. You won’t encounter vast, uninterrupted highway miles here; instead, the experience is shaped by the constant rhythm of navigating through various local points of interest. It is a practical path that prioritizes direct, turn-based travel over high-speed cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 74.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 84. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bohn Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Bohn Street
Take the ramp onto Bohn Street
Navigation decision point
6
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.
4
100.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
5
136.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown
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 Sardis, MS, road signs point toward Jackson and Georgetown.
Jackson
25.1 mi in
|
~32m
Georgetown
136.3 mi in
|
~2h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 74.6 mi | 1h 32m |
| US 84 | 34.1 mi | 39m |
| MS 15 | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| MS 27 | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| King Road | 5.9 mi | 15m |
| Monticello Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| I 110 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and Sardis, 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
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
18
Turn left
72 ft
·
2 sec
19
Turn left onto MS 184
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto US 84
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 84
21
Continue on US 84
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 84
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown
23
Turn right onto MS 27
11 mi
·
15 min
·
MS 27
24
Turn left onto Mildred Little Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Mildred Little Road
25
Turn left onto Bobby Kennedy Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bobby Kennedy Road
26
Continue on King Road
5.9 mi
·
15 min
·
King Road
27
Continue on Monticello Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Monticello Road
28
Arrive at destination
Monticello Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 41 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. I recommend pacing yourself with at least one planned stop to break up the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Since you aren't relying on major highways, keep an eye on your navigation closely to ensure you stay on the correct path through the local street segments. Budgeting $25 for fuel is a safe estimate, but filling up before you depart Biloxi can save you from searching for stations during the more rural portions of the drive. This direct approach allows you to reach Sardis efficiently while enjoying the varied landscape of Mississippi.
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 80.4 miles from Biloxi, MS, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.4 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sardis, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 160.9 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 74.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.4 mi from Biloxi, MS · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Biloxi, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.
Arriving in Sardis, MS
The final approach into Sardis, 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 Sardis, 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
$24.30 one way
$48.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.68 | $53.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.89 | $7.72 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Sardis, MS
Night in Sardis on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Sumrall, MS
80 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Sardis, MS covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, US 84, MS 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.4 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 $24.30 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Biloxi, MS and Sardis, MS, road signs point toward Jackson and Georgetown.
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