How far is Richland, MS from Biloxi, MS?
The driving distance from Richland, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and Biloxi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and Biloxi.
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Start on the route
1860 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Frontage Road
1050 ft · 51 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 49 North
74 m · 14 sec · Old Hwy 49 North
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Turn left onto Highway 49 South
78.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
41.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Division Street
1852 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Division Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland and Biloxi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 49 South
Turn left onto Highway 49 South
78.3 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richland and Sunny near Biloxi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland to Biloxi?
The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Richland and 84 miles from Biloxi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richland and Sunny near Biloxi.
Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg
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 West Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 147.86 mi (237.95 km).
#1 Richland
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 7,087 |
| Coordinates | 32.2390400, -90.1584200 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.93 | $43.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.35 | $62.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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