How far is Greenwood, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
310.85 mi
05h 03m
Flight
264.97 mi
426.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.97 mi
Kilometers
426.43 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.85 mi
Kilometers
500.26 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T08:52
Arrive Biloxi
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Meridian
MS

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

From Greenwood
160.9 mi
02h 31m
To Biloxi
149.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 27 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 2 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  23. 23

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  27. 27

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 31%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 21%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 18%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 5%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

88.7 mi · 01h 36m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
265 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
02h 31m from Greenwood
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Greenwood and 149.9 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 265 miles (426.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.54 one way or $83.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

85 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

102 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 264.97 mi (426.43 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Hopewell Road (-88.510213, 34.217979)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.52 L · about $41.54
Round trip
$83.09
21.94 gal · 83.04 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.54 $83.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.72 $93.44
Premium $4.63 $50.74 $101.47
Diesel $5.42 $59.40 $118.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Biloxi. The current time is 08:52:32.

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.