Origin
Diamondhead, MS
Evening in Diamondhead on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Diamondhead, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS covers 18.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lakeshore Road, MS 43, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Lakeshore Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS covers 18.1 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakeshore Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.1 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Diamondhead Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Diamondhead Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Diamondhead Drive West
At end of road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Diamondhead Drive
Enter roundabout onto Diamondhead Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Gex Drive
Enter roundabout onto Gex Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Pi...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Diamondhead, MS and Lakeshore, MS, road signs point toward Kiln and Picayune.
Kiln
5.2 mi in
|
~10m
Picayune
5.2 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| MS 43 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US 90 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 10 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Diamondhead Drive West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Waveland Kiln Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Diamondhead Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeshore Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead, MS and Lakeshore, MS.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
382 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive West
5
Continue on Diamondhead Drive West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamondhead Drive West
6
Turn left onto Analii Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Analii Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive North
8
Enter roundabout onto Diamondhead Drive
414 ft
·
11 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive
9
Continue on Diamondhead Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto Gex Drive
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gex Drive
11
Continue on Gex Drive
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gex Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge onto I 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
15
Keep slight left at fork
132 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn left onto MS 43; MS 603
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
MS 43; MS 603
17
Turn right onto Rio Grande Street
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rio Grande Street
18
Continue on Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
19
Continue on Waveland Kiln Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Waveland Kiln Road
20
Turn right onto US 90
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 90
21
Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakeshore Road
22
Arrive at destination
Lakeshore Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Lakeshore, MS
Evening in Lakeshore on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
33m 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 Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS covers 18.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakeshore Road, MS 43, US 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Diamondhead, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.1 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Diamondhead Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Diamondhead Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Diamondhead, MS and Lakeshore, MS, road signs point toward Kiln and Picayune.
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