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Trip from Biloxi, MS to Cleary, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

154.3 mi

248 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
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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Trip Overview

This 154.3-mile drive from Biloxi, Mississippi, to Cleary, Mississippi, will take you approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, perfect for getting from one point in Mississippi to another without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $23, making it an economical option. Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend about 97% of your time on major roads like US 49, MS 15, and I-110. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection within the state.

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

77.2 miles from Biloxi, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 125 mi 2h 32m
MS 15 20.7 mi 24m
I 110 3.1 mi 4m
West Main Street 1.7 mi 4m
Florence Byram Road 1.7 mi 2m
Division Street 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
MS 469 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 125 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and Cleary, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto MS 469

0.5 mi · 49 sec · MS 469
18

Continue on West Main Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
19

Continue on Florence Byram Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Florence Byram Road
20

Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Florence Byram Road
21

Turn right onto Cleary Road

33 ft · 1 sec · Cleary Road
22

Arrive at destination

Cleary Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 13-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for your drive and any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of about $23, you can plan your budget accordingly. The longest stretch without a major road change is 125 miles on US 49, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. This is a straightforward drive within Mississippi, so focus on maintaining your speed and being aware of traffic conditions on the main highways.

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 77.2 miles from Biloxi, MS, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125 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 77.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleary, 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 154.3 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 125 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hattiesburg, MS

77 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 77.2 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 125 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bougie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 154.3

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16017159972

Visit website

Bougie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 154.3

Florence, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16017159972

Visit website

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

The Espresso Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 154.3

Richland, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17692358869

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

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, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.2

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 77.2

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 66.1

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16013877248

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 77.2

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

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

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 77.2

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 77.2

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 154.3 — 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
153.5 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | Florence Byram Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
154.3 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | Cleary Road

Turn right onto Cleary Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.30 one way

$46.61 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $25.58 $51.16
premium $4.56 $27.70 $55.39
diesel $5.61 $34.07 $68.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54 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 46.3 0 $16.20 $7.41
Efficient EV 38.6 0 $13.50 $6.17
EV Truck/SUV 61.7 0 $21.60 $9.88

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 15, 2026

Origin

Biloxi, MS

Night in Biloxi on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleary, MS

Night in Cleary on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

1 degrees cooler 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 154.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with a substantial 97% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll encounter stretches on US 49, MS 15, and I-110, which generally means higher speeds and fewer interruptions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is a significant 125 miles, likely on US 49, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-focused, keep an eye out for any transitions as you approach your destination.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bohn Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 154.3 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 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 Cleary, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.

Jackson

25.1 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 154.3 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 (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 125 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Cleary, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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 Cleary, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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