Picayune, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Picayune, MS is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 270 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Picayune, MS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
350.5 mi
Olive Branch, MS
Quickest Drive
3h 12m
Madison, MS
Plan Around Picayune, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Picayune, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Picayune, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Picayune, MS
Driving from Picayune, MS
Expect an average of 270 miles and about 5h 26m behind the wheel when leaving Picayune, MS. 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 270 miles (5h 26m), while the shortest is just 270 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Picayune, MS include City of Greenville, MS (270.1 mi, 5h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.69 per gallon. For the typical 270-mile trip from Picayune, MS, budget about $39 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Picayune, MS and 5 routes heading into Picayune, MS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 270 to 270 miles.
The longest mapped route from Picayune, MS covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h 26m. Shorter options start at just 270 miles.
The average route from Picayune, MS runs about 270 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.69/gallon for regular), the average 270-mile trip from Picayune, MS costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Picayune, MS include City of Greenville, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Picayune, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,839
Median Income
$37,270
Median Home Value
$146,500
Median Age
39.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Picayune, MS
A sampling of people born in Picayune, MS.
Cailey Fleming
2007
American actress
Jonathan Bender
1981
American basketball player
Freddie Little
1936
American boxer
Rhyne Hughes
1983
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q892694), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Picayune, MS
Picayune is a city in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi.
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