Trip from Sardis, MS to Biloxi, MS

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

163.2 mi

263 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 29m ★

6 AM

3h 41m

8 AM

4h 6m

10 AM

3h 50m

12 PM

3h 47m

3 PM

3h 51m

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.

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Sardis, MS

Jan van der Wolf

Biloxi, MS

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Sardis to Biloxi covers 163.2 miles across Mississippi, taking approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused route, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget around $25 for fuel to complete the journey from the northern part of the state down to the Gulf Coast. Whether you are heading to the shore for a quick getaway or a business trip, the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure. It is a practical drive that connects the inland Southeast region to the coastal charm of the Gulf, allowing you to reach your destination in just under four hours.

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

81.6 miles from Sardis, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by its highway-heavy nature, with 85% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate primarily via US 49 and US 84 before transitioning onto the Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway as you near the coast. The longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 65 miles on US 49, requiring you to stay focused during these extended periods of highway driving. As the terrain shifts from the interior landscape toward the coast, the road maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm. This is a purposeful drive that prioritizes steady progress over technical curves or local winding roads.

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

There are about 29 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 65 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

415 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

537 ft

Total Descent

891 ft

Highest Point

415 ft

~47.6 mi in

Elevation Range

394 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 163.2 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 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.1 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 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 17 key points

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

83.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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

84.1 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | 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

91.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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

95 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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...

95.3 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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 Sardis, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

Gulf Coast

83.7 mi in | ~2h 4m

Mississippi Gulf Coast

84.1 mi in | ~2h 4m | via I 59

Mobile

91.9 mi in | ~2h 12m | via US 98

Gulfport

95 mi in | ~2h 17m

Multi Purpose Center

95.3 mi in | ~2h 17m

Hattiesburg

95.3 mi in | ~2h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 49	65 mi	1h 17m
US 84	34 mi	39m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway	20.5 mi	24m
MS 27	11.2 mi	15m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway	7.7 mi	8m
King Road	5.9 mi	15m
Monticello Road	5.1 mi	12m
US 98	3.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 49 — 65 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Monticello Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road

Continue on King Road

5.9 mi · 15 min · King Road

Continue on Bobby Kennedy Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Bobby Kennedy Road

Turn right onto Mildred Little Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Mildred Little Road

At end of road, turn right onto MS 27

11 mi · 15 min · MS 27

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward US 84 East

Merge onto US 84

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 84

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 23 min · US 84

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 84

10 mi · 12 min · US 84

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Turn straight onto MS 184

1.4 mi · 2 min · MS 184

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg

Merge onto US 49

22 mi · 26 min · US 49

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

Given the 3 hour and 41 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic. Since the trip is relatively short, you only need to account for one planned stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as prices can fluctuate significantly between inland rural areas and the coastal region. Because the route relies so heavily on US 49, check for any roadwork or congestion alerts on that specific stretch before you pull out of your driveway in Sardis. By keeping your pace steady and limiting your stops, you can comfortably reach Biloxi in a single, stress-free haul.

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 81.6 miles from Sardis, MS, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.6 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 3m

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 Sardis, 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 Sardis, MS

This is one driving day of about 163.2 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sardis, 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 65 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.6 mi from Sardis, MS · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

82 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 81.6 miles from Sardis, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 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

$24.95 one way

$49.90 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$27.36	$54.73
premium	$4.61	$29.62	$59.24
diesel	$5.64	$36.26	$72.51

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: 57.1 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	$17.14	$7.83
Efficient EV	40.8	$14.28	$6.53
EV Truck/SUV	65.3	$22.85	$10.44

Gas CO2

57 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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Sardis, MS

Night in Sardis on Sunday

Local time

9:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Biloxi, MS

Night in Biloxi on Sunday

Local time

9:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance 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

8 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

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sardis, MS to Biloxi, MS covers 163.2 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, 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 81.6 miles from Sardis, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.95 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 Sardis, 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 415 ft elevation with about 537 ft of total climbing.