How far is Water Valley, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Water Valley, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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
306.23 mi
04h 57m
Flight
263.11 mi
423.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.11 mi
Kilometers
423.44 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.23 mi
Kilometers
492.83 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Mon, Apr 20, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Water Valley
Mon, Apr 20, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Water Valley
2026-04-20T01:34
Arrive Biloxi
Mon, Apr 20, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Water Valley
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
Florence
MS

Town in Mississippi, US

From Water Valley
152.7 mi
02h 28m
To Biloxi
153.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
72°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Water Valley and Biloxi.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frostland Drive

    2977 ft · 59 sec · Frostland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  17. 17

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frostland Drive
117 mi · 38%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 27%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 8%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Frostland Drive

Take the exit slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
263.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
02h 28m from Water Valley
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Water Valley and Partly Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Water Valley to Biloxi?

The road trip is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Water Valley and 153.6 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Water Valley and Partly Sunny near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

41 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

70 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

72 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Water Valley and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 263.11 mi (423.44 km).

Water Valley

#1 Water Valley

City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,221
Coordinates34.1515000, -89.6314700
Altitude89
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 (-89.631635, 34.151561)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.9 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.80
21.6 gal · 81.8 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.90 $81.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.00 $91.99
Premium $4.63 $49.95 $99.90
Diesel $5.42 $58.48 $116.96

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Water Valley and Biloxi. The current time is 01:34:40.

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.