How far is Biloxi, MS from Union, MS?

The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Union, MS is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.4 mi
03h 50m
Flight
150.96 mi
242.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.96 mi
Kilometers
242.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.4 mi
Kilometers
283.89 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Nov 6, 1:05 PM CST
Return by in Biloxi
Fri, Nov 6, 4:56 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-11-06T09:14
Arrive Union
Fri, Nov 6, 1:05 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biloxi
9:00 PM CST
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
Petal
MS

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

From Biloxi
88.4 mi
01h 55m
To Union
88 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.1 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue

    928 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 16th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 15 North

    67.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Highway 15 North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Jackson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Jackson Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 15 North
67.7 mi · 38%
US 49 North
45.4 mi · 26%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 20%
Bohn Street
23.8 mi · 13%
South 16th Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
East Jackson Road
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 15 North

Continue on Highway 15 North

67.7 mi · 01h 41m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petal
01h 55m from Biloxi
Leave By
9:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Biloxi and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 88.4 miles from Biloxi and 88 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Biloxi and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Petal

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

3 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

12 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

40 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

100 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Union. Straight-line distance: 150.96 mi (242.94 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Union

Union is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5715300, -89.1214500
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Biloxi (-88.88531, 30.39603)
End: Union (-89.12145, 32.57153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.67
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $23.34 $46.67
Mid-grade $4.22 $26.26 $52.52
Premium $4.62 $28.74 $57.47
Diesel $5.82 $36.18 $72.35

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Biloxi and Union. The current time is 09:14:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.