How far is Biloxi, MS from Charleston, MS?
The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Charleston, MS is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biloxi and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi and Charleston.
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Start on Howard Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
2603 ft · 2 min · Division Street
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Take the ramp right toward Bohn Street
42 m · 3 sec · Bohn Street
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Turn straight
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20.7 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
2209 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
131.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oakland, Water Valley
1041 ft · 33 sec
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Turn sharp left
12 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Main Street
130 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Panola Street
24 m · 3 sec · South Panola Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Panola Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biloxi and Charleston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Biloxi and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biloxi to Charleston?
The road trip is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Biloxi and 152 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.67 one way or $81.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Biloxi and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 258.7 mi (416.34 km).
#1 Biloxi
The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 46,127 |
| Coordinates | 30.3960300, -88.8853100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,882 |
| Coordinates | 34.0067800, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-90.05676, 34.00678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.67 | $99.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.16 | $116.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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