How far is Purvis, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Purvis, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
75.31 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.29 mi
97.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.29 mi
Kilometers
97.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.31 mi
Kilometers
121.2 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Return by in Purvis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Purvis
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Biloxi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Purvis
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Purvis
37.3 mi
00h 38m
To Biloxi
38 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelby Speights Drive

    1383 ft · 52 sec · Shelby Speights Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1367 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alabama Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alabama Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 13: Lumberton

    1020 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Avenue

    15.1 mi · 21 min · East Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Avenue
36 mi · 48%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 31%
Alabama Avenue
11.9 mi · 16%
Division Street
0.94 mi · 1%
MS 67 South
0.75 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Avenue

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 38m from Purvis
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Purvis and Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Purvis and 38 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Purvis and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 60.29 mi (97.03 km).

Purvis

#1 Purvis

Small city in Mississippi, U.

Population2,398
Coordinates31.1432400, -89.4097900
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelby Speights Drive (-89.40979, 31.143175)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.15
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.07 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.33 $22.66
Premium $4.63 $12.30 $24.61
Diesel $5.42 $14.40 $28.81

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

There is no time difference between Purvis and Biloxi. The current time is 02:22:45.

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.