How far is Itta Bena, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Itta Bena, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
263.59 mi
04h 29m
Flight
230.04 mi
370.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.04 mi
Kilometers
370.22 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.59 mi
Kilometers
424.2 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Wed, Apr 15, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Itta Bena
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Itta Bena
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Biloxi
Wed, Apr 15, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Itta Bena
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
Mendenhall
MS

City in Mississippi

From Itta Bena
131.4 mi
02h 14m
To Biloxi
132.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Itta Bena and Biloxi.

  1. 1

    Start on Schley Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Schley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Basket Street

    1934 ft · 39 sec · Basket Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lakeside Road

    1610 ft · 36 sec · Lakeside Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25.9 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2151 ft · 45 sec · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  24. 24

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Itta Bena and Biloxi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 31%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 18%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 9%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
230 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendenhall
02h 14m from Itta Bena
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Itta Bena and Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Itta Bena to Biloxi?

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Itta Bena and 132.2 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 230 miles (370.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

51 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

69 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

76 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Itta Bena and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 230.04 mi (370.22 km).

Itta Bena

#1 Itta Bena

City in Mississippi

Population1,795
Coordinates33.4951200, -90.3198100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Schley Street (-90.319909, 33.495117)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.21 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.6 gal · 70.42 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.61 $79.22
Premium $4.63 $43.01 $86.03
Diesel $5.42 $50.36 $100.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Itta Bena and Biloxi. The current time is 17:17:32.

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.