How far is Ackerman, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Ackerman, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 244.8 miles (394 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.81 mi
04h 04m
Flight
202.05 mi
325.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.05 mi
Kilometers
325.17 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.81 mi
Kilometers
393.98 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Ackerman
Wed, May 13, 3:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ackerman
2026-05-12T19:23
Arrive Biloxi
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ackerman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sandersville
MS

Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Ackerman
120.7 mi
02h 02m
To Biloxi
124.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ackerman and Biloxi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ackerman and Biloxi.

  1. 1

    Start on South Louisville Street

    35 m · 10 sec · South Louisville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    1148 ft · 38 sec · West Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    22.2 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 561

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Pecan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ackerman and Biloxi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
88.7 mi · 36%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 15%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 10%
West Main Avenue
22.4 mi · 9%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

88.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
202.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
02h 02m from Ackerman
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ackerman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ackerman to Biloxi?

The road trip is about 244.8 miles (394 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Ackerman and 124.1 miles from Biloxi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.72 one way or $65.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ackerman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Sandersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sandersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandersville.

RAIL

Laurel station

14 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

55 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

56 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ackerman and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 202.05 mi (325.17 km).

Ackerman

#1 Ackerman

Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,419
Coordinates33.3101200, -89.1728400
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Louisville Street (-89.173133, 33.310164)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.7 L · about $32.72
Round trip
$65.44
17.28 gal · 65.4 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.72 $65.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.80 $73.60
Premium $4.63 $39.96 $79.92
Diesel $5.42 $46.79 $93.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ackerman and Biloxi. The current time is 19:23:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.