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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Lakeshore Road
4 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Waveland Kiln Road
1 km · 2 min · Waveland Kiln Road
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Continue on Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Kiln Waveland Cutoff Road
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Turn slight right onto Rio Grande Street
64 m · 6 sec · Rio Grande Street
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1712 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Yacht Club Drive
580 ft · 16 sec · Yacht Club Drive
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Continue on Gex Drive
684 ft · 19 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gex Drive
44 m · 4 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
137 m · 13 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North
1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right onto Analii Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street
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Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North
1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right
1214 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
116 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeshore and Diamondhead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeshore and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).
#1 Lakeshore
Lakeshore is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2465900, -89.4358800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherryhill Drive (-89.3655, 30.392789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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