How far is Biloxi, MS from Diamondhead, MS?

The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Diamondhead, MS is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.67 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.01 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamondhead
Sun, Apr 26, 2:33 PM CDT
Return by in Biloxi
Sun, Apr 26, 3:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-04-26T13:44
Arrive Diamondhead
Sun, Apr 26, 2:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biloxi
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Gulfport
MS

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

From Biloxi
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Diamondhead
18.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Mobile

    749 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Popps Ferry Road

    776 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Ridge Road

    1987 ft · 1 min · Big Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto D'Iberville Boulevard

    2147 ft · 1 min · D'Iberville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead

    1375 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Gex Drive

    110 m · 10 sec · Gex Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive

    32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive

    2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle

    138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Analii Street

    1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1214 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    116 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
D'Iberville Boulevard
30 mi · 82%
Bohn Street
2.43 mi · 7%
Diamondhead Drive North
1.07 mi · 3%
Division Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Gex Drive
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

D'Iberville Boulevard

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Gulfport
00h 24m from Biloxi
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Biloxi and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

West Gulfport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Biloxi and 18.3 miles from Diamondhead.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Biloxi and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.

Stop Ideas Near West Gulfport

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

3 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

20 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

58 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

68 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Diamondhead

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,058
Coordinates30.3946400, -89.3639400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Biloxi (-88.88531, 30.39603)
End: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.77
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.89 $9.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.49 $10.99
Premium $4.63 $5.97 $11.93
Diesel $5.42 $6.99 $13.97

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Biloxi and Diamondhead. The current time is 13:44:18.

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.