How far is Biloxi, MS from Florence, MS?
The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Florence, MS is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
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 06m.
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.
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Biloxi and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi and Florence.
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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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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
57.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto MS 469
2346 ft · 47 sec · MS 469
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · MS 469
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Biloxi and Florence.
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
57.4 mi · 01h 09m
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 Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Biloxi to Florence?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Biloxi and 75.4 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Biloxi and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg
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 Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Florence. Straight-line distance: 141.98 mi (228.49 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 Florence
Town in Mississippi, US
| Population | 4,531 |
| Coordinates | 32.1534800, -90.1312000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-90.1312, 32.15348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
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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