How far is Okolona, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Okolona, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 289.6 miles (466.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.63 mi
04h 33m
Flight
249.25 mi
401.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.25 mi
Kilometers
401.13 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.63 mi
Kilometers
466.12 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Wed, May 13, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Okolona
Thu, May 14, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-05-13T16:37
Arrive Biloxi
Wed, May 13, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okolona
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
Enterprise
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States

From Okolona
144.3 mi
02h 16m
To Biloxi
145.3 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    5 mi · 9 min · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    50 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okolona 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 34%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 22%
US Highway 45 Alternate
50 mi · 17%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 8%
South Church Street
4.95 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 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 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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
249.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 16m from Okolona
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Okolona and Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.6 miles (466.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Okolona and 145.3 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Okolona and Sunny near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

60 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

101 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

104 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okolona and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 249.25 mi (401.13 km).

Okolona

#1 Okolona

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

Population2,577
Coordinates34.0017800, -88.7553300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-88.755388, 34.001781)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.69 L · about $38.70
Round trip
$77.41
20.44 gal · 77.38 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.70 $77.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.53 $87.05
Premium $4.63 $47.27 $94.54
Diesel $5.42 $55.34 $110.68

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Okolona and Biloxi. The current time is 16:37:41.

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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.