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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.44 mi
06h 01m
Flight
258.7 mi
416.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.7 mi
Kilometers
416.34 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.44 mi
Kilometers
489.95 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biloxi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Florence
MS

Town in Mississippi, US

From Biloxi
152.5 mi
03h 00m
To Charleston
152 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Howard Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Howard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Division Street

    2603 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Bohn Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Bohn Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Oakland, Water Valley

    1041 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    12 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    130 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Panola Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Panola Street

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
133 mi · 44%
US 49 North
124 mi · 41%
Bohn Street
23.8 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.57 mi
Division Street
0.49 mi
Oakland
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
258.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
03h 00m from Biloxi
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florence, 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 Florence.

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

41 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

70 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

72 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 258.7 mi (416.34 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

Population1,882
Coordinates34.0067800, -90.0567600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Biloxi (-88.88531, 30.39603)
End: Charleston (-90.05676, 34.00678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.67 L · about $40.67
Round trip
$81.34
21.48 gal · 81.34 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Biloxi and Charleston. The current time is 04:13:24.

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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.