How far is Diamondhead, MS from Lakeshore, MS?

The driving distance from Diamondhead, MS to Lakeshore, MS is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.14 mi
00h 33m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.19 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeshore
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM CDT
Return by in Diamondhead
Thu, Apr 16, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diamondhead
2026-04-16T10:38
Arrive Lakeshore
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Diamondhead
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waveland
MS

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States

From Diamondhead
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Lakeshore
9.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Diamondhead and Lakeshore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead and Lakeshore.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    116 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1187 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West

    828 ft · 28 sec · Diamondhead Drive West

  5. 5

    Continue on Diamondhead Drive West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Analii Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Analii Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1774 ft · 54 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle

    126 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive

    2036 ft · 56 sec · Diamondhead Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive

    35 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive

    92 m · 8 sec · Gex Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rio Grande Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Rio Grande Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Waveland Kiln Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waveland Kiln Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Diamondhead and Lakeshore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeshore Road
4.04 mi · 22%
Gex Drive
2.69 mi · 15%
Diamondhead Drive West
1.02 mi · 6%
Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
0.77 mi · 4%
Waveland Kiln Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Diamondhead Drive
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lakeshore Road

Turn left onto Lakeshore Road

4.04 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waveland
00h 16m from Diamondhead
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Diamondhead and Mostly Sunny near Lakeshore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Diamondhead to Lakeshore?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Diamondhead and 9.1 miles from Lakeshore.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Diamondhead and Mostly Sunny near Lakeshore.

Stop Ideas Near Waveland

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

31 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Picayune

39 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

39 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Biloxi, MS

48 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diamondhead and Lakeshore. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).

Diamondhead

#1 Diamondhead

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,058
Coordinates30.3946400, -89.3639400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lakeshore

Lakeshore is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.2465900, -89.4358800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)
End: Lakeshore (-89.43588, 30.24659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Diamondhead and Lakeshore. The current time is 10:38:23.

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.