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Trip from Biloxi, MS to Helena, MS

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

Drive Time

41m

Distance

31.4 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

Downtown Biloxi, MS, MS

Biloxi, MS

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Helena, MS, MS

Helena, MS

Antonio Friedemann

Trip Overview

This 31.4-mile drive from Biloxi to Helena, Mississippi, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways. Given its short distance, this drive is ideal as a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. Budget around $5 for fuel, making it an economical option for travel within the Southeast region. The overall feel is practical and efficient, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 21.8 mi 23m
Saracennia Road 4.2 mi 7m
I 110 2.4 mi 3m
MS 63 0.5 mi <1m
Division Street 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Bohn Street <0.1 mi <1m
Howard Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 21.8 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.4 mi · 3 min · I 110
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 4AB Toward I 10: Mobile
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 4B Toward I 10: Pascagoula, Mobile
9

Merge onto I 10

22 mi · 23 min · I 10
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
11

Keep slight left at fork

235 ft · 10 sec
12

Turn left onto MS 63

0.5 mi · 44 sec · MS 63
13

Take the exit

260 ft · 7 sec
14

Continue on Saracennia Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Saracennia Road
15

Arrive at destination

Saracennia Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 26.6 — 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

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Mobile

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4AB Toward I 10: Mobile
7
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10: Pascagoula, Mobile

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

Exit 4B Toward I 10: Pascagoula, Mobile
5
26.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
5
26.6 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.74 one way

$9.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $5.21 $10.41
premium $4.56 $5.64 $11.27
diesel $5.61 $6.93 $13.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.75 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Helena, MS

Night in Helena on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

41m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, accounting for 79% of the drive. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-10, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.8 miles. While primarily interstate, you'll also navigate sections of Saracennia Road and I-110. This means the road character is geared towards steady, faster travel rather than winding scenic byways. The drive is designed for efficient movement, so anticipate a consistent pace for most of the journey.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Saracennia Road. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Biloxi, MS and Helena, MS, road signs point toward Mobile and Pascagoula.

Mobile

3.9 mi in | ~7m

Pascagoula

26.4 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Helena, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Helena, MS before heading back.

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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