Trip from Jackson, MS to Biloxi, MS

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

165.2 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, MS to Biloxi, MS covers 165.2 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 49 South, US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

82.6 miles from Jackson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 165.2 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 49 South and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 49 South is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

478 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

398 ft

Total Descent

657 ft

Highest Point

478 ft

~41.3 mi in

Elevation Range

458 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near US 49.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 165.2 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 3.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.8 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 98

Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

97 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...

97.3 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Jackson, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

Gulf Coast

85.7 mi in | ~1h 46m

Mississippi Gulf Coast

86.1 mi in | ~1h 47m | via I 59

Mobile

93.8 mi in | ~1h 55m | via US 98

Gulfport

97 mi in | ~1h 59m

Multi Purpose Center

97.3 mi in | ~2h

Hattiesburg

97.3 mi in | ~2h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 49 South	80.3 mi	1h 37m
US 49	44.1 mi	53m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway	20.5 mi	24m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway	7.7 mi	8m
US 98	3.2 mi	4m
I 110	3.2 mi	4m
I 55	0.8 mi	1m
Division Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Highway 49 South — 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Biloxi, MS.

Start on East Pearl Street

443 ft · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

Turn left onto South Lamar Street

372 ft · 17 sec · South Lamar Street

Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 55

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 55

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Merge onto US 49

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 59

7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 98

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 98

Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 49

42 mi · 49 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

Continue on MS 67

20 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

Continue on I 110

3.2 mi · 4 min · I 110

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 1c Toward Division Street

Turn left onto Division Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Division Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

91 ft · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

Arrive at destination

Howard Avenue

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 82.6 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.6 miles or 1h 42m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biloxi, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS

This is one driving day of about 165.2 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, 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 Highway 49 South for about 80.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.6 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

83 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.

Popular next leg

Magee, MS to Biloxi, MS

122.3 mi · 2h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.6 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.

Arriving in Biloxi, MS

The final approach into Biloxi, 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 Biloxi, 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

$25.25 one way

$50.51 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$27.70	$55.40
premium	$4.61	$29.98	$59.97
diesel	$5.64	$36.70	$73.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.6	$17.35	$7.93
Efficient EV	41.3	$14.45	$6.61
EV Truck/SUV	66.1	$23.13	$10.57

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Jackson, MS

Late night in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

2:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance CDT NWS forecast

Destination

Biloxi, MS

Late night in Biloxi on Sunday

Local time

2:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance CDT NWS forecast

Along the Route

85°F

Magee, MS

83 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

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

3h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jackson, MS to Biloxi, MS covers 165.2 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 49 South, US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.6 miles from Jackson, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.25 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.

Between Jackson, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 20 ft to 478 ft elevation with about 398 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Jackson, MS to Biloxi, MS

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Biloxi, MS

Fuel & Cost

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Jackson, MS

Biloxi, MS

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 23m on the road

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