How far is Decatur, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Decatur, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
168.12 mi
02h 53m
Flight
141.77 mi
228.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.77 mi
Kilometers
228.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.12 mi
Kilometers
270.57 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
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
Petal
MS

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

From Decatur
83 mi
01h 26m
To Biloxi
85.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    145 m · 23 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 15

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Highway 15

  3. 3

    Continue on North 16th Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 15
58.2 mi · 35%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 21%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 14%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
North 16th Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 15

Turn right onto Highway 15

58.2 mi · 01h 27m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petal
01h 26m from Decatur
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Decatur and 85.1 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Biloxi.

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 Decatur and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 141.77 mi (228.16 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates32.4390300, -89.1083900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broad Street (-89.108392, 32.438917)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.46 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.92 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 Decatur and Biloxi. The current time is 03:04:34.

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.