Origin
Magee, MS
Evening in Magee on Sunday
Local time
5:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magee, MS to Biloxi, MS
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
122.3 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magee, MS
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Biloxi, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Magee down to the coast in Biloxi, expect a straightforward journey covering 123.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $18 for fuel will cover your transit across this stretch of the Southeast. Because the distance is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. This route serves as an efficient connection between the interior of Mississippi and the Gulf Coast, offering a simple transition for your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from Magee, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as you will navigate off-highway paths like Sanatorium Road and Main Avenue South. With a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a standard freeway cruise. You will spend your time winding through local roads before eventually transitioning toward I-59 South. Expect a consistent pace as you maneuver through these technical segments, which require more focus than a monotonous interstate stretch. The lack of a long, uninterrupted highway leg means your drive will be defined by the character of the local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 84.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 122.3 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 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
6
43.2 mi into trip
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~53m in
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I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
7
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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...
9
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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 Magee, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
Gulf Coast
42.8 mi in
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~52m
Mississippi Gulf Coast
43.2 mi in
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~53m
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via I 59
Mobile
50.9 mi in
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~1h 1m
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via US 98
Gulfport
54.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
Multi Purpose Center
54.4 mi in
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~1h 6m
Hattiesburg
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 84.1 mi | 1h 40m |
| 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 |
| Division Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magee, MS and Biloxi, MS.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Northwest
149 ft
·
10 sec
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1st Avenue Northwest
2
Turn left onto MS 149
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Sanatorium Road
3
Turn right onto MS 541
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Avenue South
4
Turn left onto US 49; MS 28
37 mi
·
44 min
·
US 49; MS 28
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 49; MS 42
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 59
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight lane.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 49
42 mi
·
49 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
15
Continue on MS 67
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
16
Continue on I 110
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 110
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 1c
Toward Division Street
18
Turn left onto Division Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
Howard Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Howard Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable two-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops to break up the journey, as the total duration is short enough to handle in one go. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means your fuel efficiency may vary, so keep that $18 estimate in mind as a baseline for your trip. Because you are primarily utilizing local roads, stay alert at intersections and follow signage closely. Utilizing the early morning hours can help you avoid local traffic, ensuring a smoother transition as you navigate your way toward the coast.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Magee, MS, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 14m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biloxi, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Magee, 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 Magee, MS
This is one driving day of about 122.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Magee, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 84.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.2 mi from Magee, MS · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Magee, 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 84.1 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
$18.70 one way
$37.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| premium | $4.61 | $22.20 | $44.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Biloxi, MS
Evening in Biloxi on Sunday
Local time
5:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
16 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
2h 29m 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 Magee, MS to Biloxi, MS covers 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.2 miles from Magee, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.70 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 122.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Magee, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
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