How far is Clarksdale, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.37 mi
05h 20m
Flight
280.65 mi
451.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.65 mi
Kilometers
451.67 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.37 mi
Kilometers
512.37 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksdale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksdale
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksdale
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
Richland
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

From Clarksdale
160.3 mi
02h 40m
To Biloxi
158.1 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1821 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    60 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2160 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    43.9 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 26%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 15%
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 15%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 7%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
02h 40m from Clarksdale
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarksdale and Partly Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Clarksdale and 158.1 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.57 one way or $85.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

47 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

68 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Yazoo City

72 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 280.65 mi (451.67 km).

Clarksdale

#1 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.570939, 34.200128)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885298, 30.396088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.24 gal
42.53 L · about $42.57
Round trip
$85.13
22.48 gal · 85.06 L
Estimated CO2
99.9 kg one way
Round trip: 199.8 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.57 $85.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.87 $95.74
Premium $4.63 $51.99 $103.97
Diesel $5.42 $60.86 $121.73

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 Clarksdale and Biloxi. The current time is 23:48:39.

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.