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Trip from Biloxi, MS to Brookhaven, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

155.7 mi

251 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Biloxi, MS, MS

Biloxi, MS

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city in Mississippi, United States

Brookhaven, MS

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Trip Overview

Embarking on this 155.7-mile journey from Biloxi, MS, to Brookhaven, MS, will take approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes of driving time. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 95% of the drive utilizing major roads like US 49, US 84, and MS 15. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $24, making it an economical option. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entirety of this drive, staying within Mississippi.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.9 miles from Biloxi, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 74.6 mi 1h 32m
US 84 49.1 mi 56m
MS 15 20.7 mi 24m
Monticello Street Northeast 4.5 mi 7m
I 110 3.1 mi 4m
Main Street 2.2 mi 4m
Division Street 0.5 mi 1m
Bohn Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 74.6 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and Brookhaven, MS.

1

Start on Howard Avenue

91 ft · 6 sec · Howard Avenue
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Division Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Division Street
4

Take the ramp onto Bohn Street

139 ft · 3 sec · Bohn Street
5

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 37 sec
6

Merge onto I 110

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 110
7

Continue on MS 15; MS 67

21 mi · 24 min · MS 15; MS 67
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
9

Merge onto US 49

40 mi · 46 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 49

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto US 49

10 mi · 16 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 49; MS 42

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 49

5.3 mi · 6 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 49

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 49
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 49

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 49

7.1 mi · 8 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
18

Turn left

72 ft · 2 sec
19

Turn left onto MS 184

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
20

Turn left onto US 84

10 mi · 12 min · US 84
21

Continue on US 84

39 mi · 44 min · US 84
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right onto MS 184

4.5 mi · 7 min · Monticello Street Northeast
23

Arrive at destination

MS 184

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 3-hour drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your day at your destination. With only one stop suggested, you can easily plan a brief break or fuel-up midway if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major turn is over 74 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $24 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas on this particular trip within Mississippi.

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 77.9 miles from Biloxi, MS, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 34 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.9 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Biloxi, 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 Biloxi, MS

This is one driving day of about 155.7 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Biloxi, 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 US 49 for about 74.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hattiesburg, MS

78 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Wiggins, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hattiesburg, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.9 miles from Biloxi, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Mosaic Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12288189885

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

+18889462847

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12285463100

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Destination Charger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18009462946

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283867111

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18007252239

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

D'Iberville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Eaton Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

+18773862273

Visit website

Dizzy Dean Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.9 mi from route

Fleetway Travel Center

2.1 mi from route

Biloxi Lighthouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283743105

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12288723164

Visit website

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16013877248

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Hiller Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12283887170

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 100.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Bohn Street

Take the ramp onto Bohn Street

Navigation decision point

6
25.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
5
25.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 49

Merge onto US 49

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
100.1 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
4
100.4 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.51 one way

$47.03 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $25.81 $51.63
premium $4.56 $27.95 $55.89
diesel $5.61 $34.38 $68.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.7 0 $16.35 $7.47
Efficient EV 38.9 0 $13.62 $6.23
EV Truck/SUV 62.3 0 $21.80 $9.96

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Biloxi, MS

Late night in Biloxi on Tuesday

Local time

4:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, MS

Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday

Local time

4:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 13m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with a substantial 95% of the route on main roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 74.6 miles along US 49, offering a consistent pace. The character of the road is largely dictated by these main highways, suggesting a straightforward driving experience without many complex turns or significant changes in road type. This profile indicates a drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.6 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 84. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bohn Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Biloxi, MS to Brookhaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.

Jackson

25.1 mi in | ~32m

About the Cities

Starting in Biloxi, MS

Full guide →

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.

Arriving in Brookhaven, MS

Full guide →

Brookhaven is in Mississippi.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 155.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 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 Brookhaven, 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 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Brookhaven, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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