How far is Lakeshore, MS from Diamondhead, MS?

The driving distance from Lakeshore, MS to Diamondhead, MS is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.8 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamondhead
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeshore
Thu, Apr 16, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeshore
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive Diamondhead
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeshore
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waveland
MS

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States

From Lakeshore
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Diamondhead
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeshore and Diamondhead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeshore and Diamondhead.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeshore Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waveland Kiln Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waveland Kiln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Rio Grande Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Rio Grande Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1712 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    69 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Yacht Club Drive

    580 ft · 16 sec · Yacht Club Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Gex Drive

    684 ft · 19 sec · Gex Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gex Drive

    44 m · 4 sec · Gex Drive

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive

    137 m · 13 sec · Gex Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive

    32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive

    2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle

    138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Analii Street

    1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1214 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    116 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeshore and Diamondhead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeshore Road
4.02 mi · 23%
Rio Grande Street
3.01 mi · 17%
Diamondhead Drive North
1.07 mi · 6%
Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
0.77 mi · 4%
Gex Drive
0.66 mi · 4%
Waveland Kiln Road
0.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lakeshore Road

Start on Lakeshore Road

4.02 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waveland
00h 13m from Lakeshore
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeshore and Mostly Sunny near Diamondhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeshore to Diamondhead?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.9 miles from Lakeshore and 8.8 miles from Diamondhead.

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 6.7 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeshore and Mostly Sunny near Diamondhead.

Stop Ideas Near Waveland

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

31 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Picayune

39 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

39 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Biloxi, MS

48 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeshore and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).

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#1 Lakeshore

Lakeshore is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.2465900, -89.4358800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Diamondhead

#2 Diamondhead

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,058
Coordinates30.3946400, -89.3639400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeshore Drive (-89.435881, 30.246585)
End: Cherryhill Drive (-89.3655, 30.392789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.39
Round trip
$4.77
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.39 $4.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.68 $5.37
Premium $4.63 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $5.42 $3.41 $6.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeshore and Diamondhead. The current time is 08:54:12.

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.