How far is Madison, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.84 mi
02h 58m
Flight
160.1 mi
257.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.1 mi
Kilometers
257.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.84 mi
Kilometers
287.81 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sumrall
MS

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Madison
88.3 mi
01h 29m
To Biloxi
90.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
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 Madison and Biloxi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Drive

    11 m · 7 sec · Depot Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto United States Highway 51

    4.4 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 51

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road

    1575 ft · 29 sec · I-55 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on I- 55 North Frontage Road

    135 m · 8 sec · I- 55 North Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 46%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 13%
I- 55 North Frontage Road
8.49 mi · 5%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
United States Highway 51
4.42 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
01h 29m from Madison
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to Biloxi?

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Madison and 90.5 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sumrall

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

16 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

26 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

50 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

87 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 160.1 mi (257.65 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885298, 30.396088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.89 L · about $23.90
Round trip
$47.79
12.62 gal · 47.78 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.90 $47.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.87 $53.75
Premium $4.63 $29.18 $58.37
Diesel $5.42 $34.17 $68.34

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 Madison and Biloxi. The current time is 21:57:25.

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.