How far is Hernando, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Hernando, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.7 miles (503.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.67 mi
05h 31m
Flight
312.66 mi
503.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.66 mi
Kilometers
503.18 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.67 mi
Kilometers
562.74 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM CDT
Return by in Hernando
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hernando
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hernando
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
Ridgeland
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Hernando
174.4 mi
02h 45m
To Biloxi
175.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    184 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hernando 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Commerce Street
185 mi · 53%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 23%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 7%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

West Commerce Street

Merge slight left

184 mi · 03h 19m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
312.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
02h 45m from Hernando
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hernando and Partly Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.4 miles from Hernando and 175.4 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 312.7 miles (503.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.73 one way or $93.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

54 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

68 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

71 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hernando and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 312.66 mi (503.18 km).

Hernando

#1 Hernando

City in Mississippi

Population16,854
Coordinates34.8239900, -89.9937000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 51 (-89.994131, 34.823985)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.34 gal
46.71 L · about $46.73
Round trip
$93.46
24.68 gal · 93.42 L
Estimated CO2
109.7 kg one way
Round trip: 219.3 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.73 $93.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.56 $105.11
Premium $4.63 $57.07 $114.15
Diesel $5.42 $66.82 $133.64

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 Hernando and Biloxi. The current time is 21:46:39.

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.