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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
42 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
116 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
1187 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
828 ft · 28 sec · Diamondhead Drive West
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Continue on Diamondhead Drive West
1.4 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive West
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Turn left onto Analii Street
1894 ft · 1 min · Analii Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North
1774 ft · 54 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
126 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive
2036 ft · 56 sec · Diamondhead Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
92 m · 8 sec · Gex Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1941 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Rio Grande Street
64 m · 6 sec · Rio Grande Street
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Continue on Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
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Continue on Waveland Kiln Road
1 km · 2 min · Waveland Kiln Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamondhead and Lakeshore. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).
#1 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeshore
Lakeshore is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2465900, -89.4358800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeshore (-89.43588, 30.24659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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