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Summer Road Trips in Mississippi

Routes

30

Avg Distance

358 mi

Avg Drive

6h 58m

Destinations

18

Mississippi in the summer offers a network of 30 drives averaging 357 miles and over 417 minutes, with a drive score range of 8. These routes traverse the state, featuring ample park access. For EV drivers, some routes boast good coverage with up to 11 DC fast chargers. Expect consistent, flat terrain across most journeys.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Mississippi that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 358 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Horn Lake, MS → Pascagoula, MS

382.1 mi 7h 19m Score: 8/10

This 382-mile journey hits a drive score of 8 and includes access to parks. It's a solid choice for experiencing the state's varied landscapes.

Editor's pick

Escatawpa, MS → Horn Lake, MS

376.7 mi 7h 11m Score: 8/10

With a drive score of 8 over 377 miles, this route offers good EV charging coverage, including 9 DC fast chargers, alongside park access.

Editor's pick

Moss Point, MS → Southaven, MS

376.6 mi 7h 14m Score: 8/10

This 377-mile route, also scoring an 8, provides excellent EV support with 11 DC fast chargers and includes opportunities to visit parks.

Horn Lake, MS → Escatawpa, MS

376.4 mi 7h 10m Score: 8/10

Horn Lake, MS → Vancleave, MS

373.5 mi 7h 10m Score: 8/10

Olive Branch, MS → Bay Saint Louis, MS

371.2 mi 7h 18m Score: 8/10

Vancleave, MS → Southaven, MS

371.1 mi 7h 9m Score: 8/10

Vancleave, MS → Horn Lake, MS

370.7 mi 7h 10m Score: 8/10

Olive Branch, MS → Helena, MS

370.7 mi 7h 6m Score: 8/10

Olive Branch, MS → Waveland, MS

369.3 mi 7h 16m Score: 8/10

Walls, MS → Biloxi, MS

365.9 mi 7h 4m Score: 8/10

Olive Branch, MS → Biloxi, MS

365.9 mi 7h 5m Score: 8/10

Horn Lake, MS → Bay Saint Louis, MS

364.5 mi 7h 8m Score: 8/10

Olive Branch, MS → Hurley, MS

362.7 mi 6h 58m Score: 8/10

Biloxi, MS → North Tunica, MS

361.1 mi 7h 16m Score: 8/10

Southaven, MS → Long Beach, MS

358.5 mi 6h 55m Score: 8/10

Biloxi, MS → Jonestown, MS

357.6 mi 7h 8m Score: 10/10

Biloxi, MS → Horn Lake, MS

357.1 mi 6h 55m Score: 8/10

Olive Branch, MS → Lyman, MS

353.9 mi 6h 50m Score: 8/10

Ripley, MS → Biloxi, MS

352.3 mi 6h 56m Score: 8/10

Biloxi, MS → Belmont, MS

352.2 mi 6h 55m Score: 10/10

West Gulfport, MS → Horn Lake, MS

349.6 mi 6h 46m Score: 8/10

Nicholson, MS → Southaven, MS

348.4 mi 6h 31m Score: 8/10

Ripley, MS → Gulfport, MS

347.1 mi 6h 51m Score: 8/10

New Albany, MS → Biloxi, MS

333.6 mi 6h 29m Score: 8/10

Saucier, MS → Southaven, MS

333.5 mi 6h 24m Score: 8/10

Booneville, MS → Gulfport, MS

332.5 mi 6h 30m Score: 8/10

Coldwater, MS → West Gulfport, MS

332.1 mi 6h 22m Score: 8/10

Biloxi, MS → Friars Point, MS

331.8 mi 7h 14m Score: 9/10

Booneville, MS → West Gulfport, MS

330 mi 6h 25m Score: 8/10

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