How far is Macon, MS from Biloxi, MS?
The driving distance from Macon, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Biloxi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Biloxi.
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Start on East Adams Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Adams Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 45
51.7 mi · 59 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
41.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Division Street
1852 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Division Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Biloxi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Biloxi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Biloxi?
The road trip is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Macon and 112.6 miles from Biloxi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Biloxi.
Stop Ideas Near Sandersville
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 Sandersville.
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 188.17 mi (302.83 km).
#1 Macon
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 2,384 |
| Coordinates | 33.1054000, -88.5608800 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Biloxi
The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 46,127 |
| Coordinates | 30.3960300, -88.8853100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.86 | $67.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
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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