Origin
Waveland, MS
Morning in Waveland on Friday
Local time
10:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waveland, MS to Biloxi, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waveland, MS
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Biloxi, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waveland, MS to Biloxi, MS covers 32.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, North Beach Boulevard, Coleman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 32.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and North Beach Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.8 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and North Beach Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coleman Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Waveland, MS to Biloxi, MS is easy. At 55m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coleman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Coleman Avenue
Turn right onto Coleman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Beach Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto North Beach Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 90
Turn right onto US 90
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Howard Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 27.8 mi | 46m |
| North Beach Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Coleman Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 27.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waveland, MS and Biloxi, MS.
1
Start on Central Avenue
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coleman Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Coleman Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Beach Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Beach Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 90
28 mi
·
46 min
·
US 90
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Howard Avenue
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
Howard Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
Howard Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from Waveland, MS · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Waveland, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Biloxi, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Biloxi, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Biloxi on Friday
Local time
10:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Long Beach, MS
16 mi in
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
15 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
55m 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 Waveland, MS to Biloxi, MS covers 32.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, North Beach Boulevard, Coleman Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Waveland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 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 Waveland, MS to Biloxi, MS is easy. At 55m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coleman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Waveland, MS to Biloxi, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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