Ackerman to Biloxi is 241.1 miles and takes about 5h 4m via I 59, US 49, and MS 15, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Southeast region of Mississippi to its southern coast. Most of the travel is on highways, making for a relatively straightforward trip. With a total duration of around 5 hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure. You'll spend most of your time on main roads, so expect a consistent pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.5 miles from Ackerman, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 59
88.7 mi
1h 36m
US 49
41.9 mi
49m
MS 15
37.8 mi
55m
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi
54m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi
24m
US 98
3.2 mi
4m
I 110
3.2 mi
4m
Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 88.7 mi, about 1h 36m
Traffic on I-59
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~969 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,202
Quietest
1 AM
~89 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ackerman, MS and Biloxi, MS.
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Start on South Louisville Street
115 ft·10 sec·South Louisville Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·West Main Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 15
16 mi·22 min·MS 15
4
Take the exit onto MS 15
22 mi·33 min·MS 15
5
Turn left onto County Road 561
1.3 mi·1 min·County Road 561
6
Turn straight onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi·2 min·Pecan Avenue
7
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
8
Turn right onto MS 19
37 mi·54 min·Holland Avenue
9
Turn right onto MS 19
1.1 mi·1 min·Airport Boulevard
10
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Frontage Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 80
1.6 mi·1 min·I 20; I 59; US 80
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
89 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 59
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New OrleansUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 98
3.2 mi·4 min·US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, MobileUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf CoastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, HattiesburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 49
42 mi·49 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
19
Continue on MS 67
20 mi·24 min·Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20
Continue on I 110
3.2 mi·4 min·I 110
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 1cToward Division Street
22
Turn left onto Division Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Division Street
23
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
24
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
91 ft·3 sec·Howard Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Howard Avenue
Trip Plan
For this approximately 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Biloxi before evening. The route is mostly highway, so you can maintain a steady pace. Consider a brief stop around the halfway point or whenever you feel the need to stretch. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it's wise to fill up before you leave Ackerman or at a larger town along US 49 to ensure you have plenty of gas for the longest stretch. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 59 to US 49, as this is where the driving environment will change the most.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.5 miles from Ackerman, MS, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.5 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biloxi, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ackerman, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ackerman, MS
This is one driving day of about 241.1 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Ackerman, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 59 for about 88.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 81 and 173.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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81 mi into trip|~2h in|I 59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
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169.7 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
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172.9 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...
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173.2 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
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173.3 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.53 one way
$75.06 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.38
$82.75
premium
$4.71
$44.72
$89.43
diesel
$6.18
$58.65
$117.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.3
0
$25.32
$11.57
Efficient EV
60.3
0
$21.10
$9.64
EV Truck/SUV
96.4
1
$33.75
$15.43
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Ackerman, MS
Morning
in Ackerman on Monday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Biloxi, MS
Morning
in Biloxi on Monday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
NE 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
77°F
Waynesboro, MS
121 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily highway driving, with 82% of the route on major roads. You'll encounter an 88.7-mile stretch on I 59, which means you'll be cruising at highway speeds for a significant portion of the drive. The remaining mileage will transition to surface roads, likely with more frequent exits and slower speeds as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.7 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81 miles in near I 59.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 241.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.7 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
544 ft20 ft
Total Climb
325 ft
Total Descent
826 ft
Highest Point
544 ft
~52.5 mi in
Elevation Range
524 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ackerman, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mobile, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. It's well known for its beaches and nine casinos. It is also home to the "Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum", which serves as a museum of the Confederacy.
Top landmarks
•Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum — presidential library and museum for Confederate States President Jefferson Davis...
•Beauvoir — post-war home of the former President of the Confederate States of America, Jeff...
•Biloxi Light — lighthouse in Mississippi, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 241.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.7 miles on I 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Biloxi, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 81 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.7 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Biloxi, MS before the return drive.
