Bay Saint Louis, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Bay Saint Louis, MS is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 305 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Bay Saint Louis, MS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
371.2 mi
Olive Branch, MS
Quickest Drive
5h 20m
Starkville, MS
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Driving from Bay Saint Louis, MS
The typical drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS covers about 305 miles and takes around 6h 12m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 371 miles (7h 18m), while the shortest is just 269 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bay Saint Louis, MS are Olive Branch, MS (371.2 mi, 7h 18m), Greenville, MS (290.6 mi, 6h 6m), City of Greenville, MS (290.5 mi, 6h 5m), and Starkville, MS (269 mi, 5h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 305-mile trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS, budget about $45 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Bay Saint Louis, MS and 3 routes heading into Bay Saint Louis, MS, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 269 to 371 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bay Saint Louis, MS covers 371 miles and takes approximately 7h 18m. Shorter options start at just 269 miles.
The average route from Bay Saint Louis, MS runs about 305 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 305-mile trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bay Saint Louis, MS include Olive Branch, MS, Greenville, MS, City of Greenville, MS and Starkville, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Notable People from Bay Saint Louis, MS
A sampling of people born in Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Richmond Barthé
1901–1989
African American sculptor (1901–1989)
Tolu Smith
2000
American basketball player (born 2000)
Albert J. Raboteau
1943–2021
American academic (1943-2021)
City data from Wikidata (Q1778775), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bay Saint Louis, MS
Bay St Louis is a resort town in Hancock County on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Although it has the area's only casino, it is one of the quieter resorts.
100 Men Hall, 303 Union St, ☏ +1 415-336-9543. Historic African American jazz and blues venue. Bay St. Louis Historic L & N Train Depot, 1928 Depot Way, ☏ +1 228-467-9223. Historic depot, where you'll also find Alice Moseley Folk Art & Antique Museum. upstairs inside train depot. Aside from paintings, there are Mardi Gras costumes and blues dioramas on display. Free. St Rose de Lima Church, 301 S Necaise Ave. Church with a lively gospel choir.
1 Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, 711 Hollywood Blvd, ☏ +1 228 469-1000, toll-free: +1-866-758-2591. (updated Jun 2020) 2 Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, 5000 S Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 228-469-2777. Casino on the gulf, with rooms, dining, and a pretty sensational pool. Age 21+ on property. (updated Mar 2025)
1 Super 8 Bay St. Louis, 1000 US-90, ☏ +1 228-466-0444. (updated Mar 2016)
Travel tips adapted from Bay St. Louis on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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