How far is Biloxi, MS from Columbia, MS?
The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Columbia, MS is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biloxi and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi and Columbia.
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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
21 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left
566 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
47.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Continue on Lumberton Road
1 km · 58 sec · Lumberton Road
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Continue on South High School Avenue
3068 ft · 57 sec · South High School Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
633 ft · 11 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
125 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
739 ft · 26 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biloxi and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 49 North
Continue straight
47.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Biloxi and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biloxi to Columbia?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Biloxi and 47.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Biloxi and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
Gulfport, MS
Hattiesburg station
Biloxi, MS
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 81.78 mi (131.62 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 Columbia
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,850 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -89.8375800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-89.83758, 31.25184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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