How far is Biloxi, MS from De Kalb, MS?
The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to De Kalb, MS is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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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 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 De Kalb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi and De Kalb.
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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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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 39 North: DeKalb
2010 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dale Drive
1816 ft · 38 sec · Dale Drive
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Turn left
14 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto MS 39 N
28.5 mi · 42 min · MS 39 N
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue
727 ft · 12 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biloxi and De Kalb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Biloxi and Partly Sunny near De Kalb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biloxi to De Kalb?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Biloxi and 97.9 miles from De Kalb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Biloxi and Partly Sunny near De Kalb.
Stop Ideas Near Ellisville
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 Ellisville.
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and De Kalb. Straight-line distance: 164.44 mi (264.64 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 De Kalb
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 32.7676300, -88.6508800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Kalb (-88.65088, 32.76763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.01 | $64.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
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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