How far is Pontotoc, MS from Biloxi, MS?
The driving distance from Pontotoc, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pontotoc and Biloxi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pontotoc and Biloxi.
-
1
Start on East Marion Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Marion Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1803 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Turn slight right
53 m · 4 sec
-
4
Turn slight right onto East Oxford Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Oxford Street
-
5
Take the ramp slight right
1824 ft · 50 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway East
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pontotoc Parkway East
-
7
Continue on Corridor V
11.2 mi · 14 min · Corridor V
-
8
Continue on South Green Street
3093 ft · 59 sec · South Green Street
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Amory, Columbus
8 mi · 10 min
-
10
Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
11
Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
-
12
Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
-
13
Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
-
14
Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
15
Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
-
16
Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
-
17
Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
-
19
Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
-
20
Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
-
24
Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
-
25
Turn right
41.9 mi · 49 min
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
1.2 km · 1 min
-
27
Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
-
28
Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward Division Street
1852 ft · 47 sec
-
30
Turn left onto Division Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street
-
31
Turn right onto Main Street
2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
32
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pontotoc and Biloxi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pontotoc and Sunny near Biloxi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pontotoc to Biloxi?
The road trip is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Pontotoc and 152.5 miles from Biloxi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pontotoc and Sunny near Biloxi.
Stop Ideas Near Meridian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meridian.
Union Station
Laurel station
Thomasville, AL
Grove Hill, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pontotoc and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 266.22 mi (428.44 km).
#1 Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.2478800, -88.9986700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Biloxi
The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 46,127 |
| Coordinates | 30.3960300, -88.8853100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $41.88 | $83.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.10 | $94.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.15 | $102.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.89 | $119.78 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.