How far is Biloxi, MS from Shannon, MS?

The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Shannon, MS is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (414 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.9 mi
05h 48m
Flight
257.24 mi
413.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.24 mi
Kilometers
413.99 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.9 mi
Kilometers
479.43 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shannon
Sun, May 3, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Biloxi
Sun, May 3, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-05-03T05:28
Arrive Shannon
Sun, May 3, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biloxi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Enterprise
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States

From Biloxi
149.2 mi
02h 54m
To Shannon
148.7 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon

    1383 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, MS 145 North: Shannon, Nettleton

    1597 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1922 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Collins

    63 m · 10 sec · North Collins

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2306 ft · 2 min · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Boyd Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · Boyd Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 30%
US 45 North
65.4 mi · 22%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 18%
US 49 North
45.4 mi · 15%
Bohn Street
23.8 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Drive
9.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
257.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 54m from Biloxi
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Biloxi and Clear near Shannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from Biloxi and 148.7 miles from Shannon.

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

The direct path is about 257.2 miles (414 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.80 one way or $79.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Biloxi and Clear near Shannon.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

60 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

101 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

104 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 257.24 mi (413.99 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Shannon

Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,765
Coordinates34.1162200, -88.7117200
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Biloxi (-88.88531, 30.39603)
End: Shannon (-88.71172, 34.11622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.79 L · about $39.80
Round trip
$79.60
21.02 gal · 79.58 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.80 $79.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.76 $89.52
Premium $4.63 $48.61 $97.22
Diesel $5.42 $56.91 $113.82

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Biloxi and Shannon. The current time is 05:28:25.

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.