Origin
Diamondhead, MS
Afternoon in Diamondhead on Thursday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 Diamondhead Drive West, Analii Street, Diamondhead Drive North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 18.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Diamondhead Drive West 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead Drive West | — | — |
| Analii Street | — | — |
| Diamondhead Drive North | — | — |
| Diamondhead Circle | — | — |
| Diamondhead Drive | — | — |
| Gex Drive | — | — |
| MS 43 | — | — |
| Rio Grande Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Diamondhead Drive West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead, MS and Lakeshore, MS.
1
Start on the route
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
381 ft
·
22 sec
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
0.2 mi
·
28 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive North
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
Diamondhead Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gex Drive
11
Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gex Drive
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
15
Keep slight left
131 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn left
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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
3.5 mi
·
5 min
21
Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakeshore Road
22
Arrive at your destination
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
Afternoon in Lakeshore on Thursday
Local time
3:09 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 Diamondhead Drive West, Analii Street, Diamondhead Drive North. 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.
The drive from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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