How far is Union, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Union, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.75 mi
03h 06m
Flight
150.96 mi
242.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.96 mi
Kilometers
242.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.75 mi
Kilometers
286.06 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Fri, Nov 6, 11:27 AM CST
Return by in Union
Fri, Nov 6, 2:33 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-11-06T08:20
Arrive Biloxi
Fri, Nov 6, 11:27 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:46 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:00 PM CST
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
Petal
MS

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

From Union
88.2 mi
01h 33m
To Biloxi
89.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    11 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1090 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jackson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jackson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    34.8 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 20%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 13%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Jackson Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.94 mi · 1%
MS 67 South
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

68.6 mi · 01h 42m

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petal
01h 33m from Union
Leave By
10:46 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Clear near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Union and 89.5 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Clear near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Petal

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

3 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

12 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

40 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

100 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 150.96 mi (242.94 km).

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#1 Union

Union is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5715300, -89.1214500
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.121475, 32.571576)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.05
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $23.53 $47.05
Mid-grade $4.22 $26.47 $52.94
Premium $4.62 $28.97 $57.93
Diesel $5.82 $36.47 $72.93

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Biloxi. The current time is 08:20:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.