How far is Wesson, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Wesson, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.18 mi
02h 48m
Flight
127.06 mi
204.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.06 mi
Kilometers
204.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.18 mi
Kilometers
259.39 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Sat, May 2, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Wesson
Sat, May 2, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wesson
2026-05-02T03:48
Arrive Biloxi
Sat, May 2, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wesson
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Wesson
83.9 mi
01h 24m
To Biloxi
77.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2365 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Monticello Street

    5 mi · 9 min · West Monticello Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    853 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wesson 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Monticello Street
35.6 mi · 22%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 15%
US 49 South
23.4 mi · 14%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Division Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

41.9 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 24m from Wesson
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wesson and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 83.9 miles from Wesson and 77.2 miles from Biloxi.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wesson and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wesson and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 127.06 mi (204.49 km).

Wesson

#1 Wesson

Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,849
Coordinates31.7012800, -90.3975900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-90.397619, 31.70125)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.55 $43.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.23 $48.47
Premium $4.63 $26.32 $52.63
Diesel $5.42 $30.81 $61.62

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wesson and Biloxi. The current time is 03:48:28.

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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.