How far is Biloxi, MS from Decatur, MS?
The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Decatur, MS is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biloxi and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi and Decatur.
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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
35.1 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
928 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 15 North
58.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Highway 15 North
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
145 m · 21 sec · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biloxi and Decatur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 15 North
Continue on Highway 15 North
58.2 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Biloxi and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biloxi to Decatur?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Biloxi and 82.8 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Biloxi and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Petal
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 Petal.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 141.77 mi (228.16 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 Decatur
Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 32.4390300, -89.1083900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decatur (-89.10839, 32.43903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
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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