How far is North Tunica, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from North Tunica, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 365.6 miles (588.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
365.53 mi
05h 56m
Flight
309.87 mi
498.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.87 mi
Kilometers
498.69 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.53 mi
Kilometers
588.27 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in North Tunica
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Tunica
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive Biloxi
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Tunica
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Richton
MS

Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

From North Tunica
181.9 mi
02h 58m
To Biloxi
183.6 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Tunica and Biloxi.

  1. 1

    Start on Gay Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Gay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sears Avenue

    146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prichard Road

    143 m · 13 sec · Prichard Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Highway 4

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Highway 4

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2664 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    169.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  24. 24

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
171 mi · 47%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 22%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 6%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
Prichard Road
4.24 mi · 1%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

170 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
309.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richton
02h 58m from North Tunica
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Tunica 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 North Tunica to Biloxi?

The road trip is about 365.6 miles (588.3 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Richton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from North Tunica and 183.6 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.85 one way or $97.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around North Tunica and Partly Sunny near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Richton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

39 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

74 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Tunica and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 309.87 mi (498.69 km).

North Tunica

#1 North Tunica

Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi

Population1,035
Coordinates34.7009300, -90.3781500
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Gay Street (-90.378144, 34.701225)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.9 gal
48.83 L · about $48.85
Round trip
$97.70
25.8 gal · 97.66 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.3 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.85 $97.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.94 $109.88
Premium $4.63 $59.66 $119.33
Diesel $5.42 $69.85 $139.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Tunica and Biloxi. The current time is 05:38:10.

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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.