How far is Flowood, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Flowood, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
165.68 mi
02h 48m
Flight
151.5 mi
243.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.5 mi
Kilometers
243.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.68 mi
Kilometers
266.63 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Flowood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowood
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowood
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Flowood
82.5 mi
01h 24m
To Biloxi
83.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Flowood and Biloxi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    30 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Second Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · Second Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Flowood Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Flowood Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 49 South

    22.6 mi · 28 min · Highway 49 South

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowood 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
82.5 mi · 50%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 14%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Flowood Drive
2.57 mi · 2%
Division Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Continue straight

58.4 mi · 01h 10m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 24m from Flowood
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flowood and Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Flowood and 83.2 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowood and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.81 km).

Flowood

#1 Flowood

City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population9,556
Coordinates32.3095900, -90.1389800
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-90.138823, 32.309539)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.31
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.15 $44.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.92 $49.83
Premium $4.63 $27.06 $54.11
Diesel $5.42 $31.68 $63.36

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 Flowood and Biloxi. The current time is 00:54:26.

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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.