How far is Meridian, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
165.74 mi
02h 31m
Flight
136.42 mi
219.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.42 mi
Kilometers
219.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.74 mi
Kilometers
266.73 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-17T07:27
Arrive Biloxi
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
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
Petal
MS

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

From Meridian
82.5 mi
01h 15m
To Biloxi
83.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
88.7 mi · 54%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 14%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
136.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petal
01h 15m from Meridian
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Biloxi?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Meridian and 83.3 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Petal

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

3 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

12 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

40 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

100 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 136.42 mi (219.54 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885298, 30.396088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.31
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.15 $44.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.92 $49.83
Premium $4.63 $27.06 $54.11
Diesel $5.42 $31.68 $63.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Biloxi. The current time is 07:27:50.

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.