How far is Biloxi, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Madison, MS is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
179.25 mi
02h 55m
Flight
160.1 mi
257.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.1 mi
Kilometers
257.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.25 mi
Kilometers
288.47 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Sumrall
MS

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Biloxi
87.2 mi
01h 27m
To Madison
92.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Ridgeland

    1640 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on I-55 North Frontage Road

    2662 ft · 47 sec · I-55 North Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
124 mi · 69%
Bohn Street
23.8 mi · 13%
Jackson
9.94 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.71 mi
I-55 North Frontage Road
0.5 mi
Division Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
01h 27m from Biloxi
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Biloxi and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Biloxi and 92.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Biloxi and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Sumrall

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

16 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

26 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

50 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

87 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Madison. Straight-line distance: 160.1 mi (257.65 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Howard Avenue (-88.885298, 30.396088)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.94 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
12.64 gal · 47.88 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.92 $53.83
Premium $4.63 $29.23 $58.46
Diesel $5.42 $34.22 $68.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Biloxi and Madison. The current time is 21:58:23.

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.