How far is Nicholson, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Nicholson, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.84 mi
00h 59m
Flight
48.48 mi
78.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.48 mi
Kilometers
78.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.84 mi
Kilometers
93.08 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 AM CST
Return by in Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 4:11 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholson
2026-11-07T02:11
Arrive Biloxi
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholson
9:30 PM CST
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
Diamondhead
MS

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Nicholson
30.8 mi
00h 30m
To Biloxi
27 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Landing Road

    114 m · 12 sec · Jackson Landing Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3199 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 607

    5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 607

  4. 4

    Continue on Shuttle Parkway

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Shuttle Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1253 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    605 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 110: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    2830 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholson 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shuttle Parkway
49.8 mi · 86%
State Highway 607
5.67 mi · 10%
I 110
3.74 mi · 6%
Division Street
0.94 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Jackson Landing Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Shuttle Parkway

Merge slight left

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamondhead
00h 30m from Nicholson
Leave By
4:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nicholson and Mostly Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Diamondhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Nicholson and 27 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nicholson and Mostly Sunny near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Diamondhead

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

26 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Picayune

34 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

42 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Biloxi, MS

45 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 48.48 mi (78.02 km).

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#1 Nicholson

Nicholson is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4771400, -89.6936700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Landing Road (-89.693701, 30.477121)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.22
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $7.61 $15.22
Mid-grade $4.21 $8.59 $17.19
Premium $4.61 $9.41 $18.82
Diesel $5.80 $11.83 $23.66

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholson and Biloxi. The current time is 02:11:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.