How far is Biloxi, MS from Clarksdale, MS?

The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Clarksdale, MS is about 318.9 miles (513.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m 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
318.89 mi
06h 45m
Flight
280.65 mi
451.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.65 mi
Kilometers
451.67 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.89 mi
Kilometers
513.21 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksdale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Clarksdale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 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
10:28 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
Pearl
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

From Biloxi
159.7 mi
03h 22m
To Clarksdale
159.2 mi
03h 22m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue

    13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Highway 61

    43.9 mi · 55 min · South Highway 61

  30. 30

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    2358 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1821 ft · 55 sec · 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Edwards Alley

    48 m · 12 sec · Edwards Alley

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
124 mi · 39%
US 49W North
46.7 mi · 15%
South Highway 61
43.9 mi · 14%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 12%
Bohn Street
23.8 mi · 7%
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl
03h 22m from Biloxi
Leave By
10:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Biloxi and Mostly Sunny near Clarksdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.9 miles (513.2 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?

Pearl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Biloxi and 159.2 miles from Clarksdale.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 $42.60 one way or $85.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Biloxi and Mostly Sunny near Clarksdale.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

69 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

70 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Clarksdale. Straight-line distance: 280.65 mi (451.67 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Biloxi (-88.88531, 30.39603)
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.6 L · about $42.60
Round trip
$85.21
22.5 gal · 85.2 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.60 $85.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.91 $95.83
Premium $4.63 $52.03 $104.06
Diesel $5.42 $60.92 $121.84

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 Clarksdale. The current time is 04:10:11.

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.