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Trip from Biloxi, MS to Taylorsville, MS

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

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

117.8 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

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Downtown Taylorsville, MS, MS

Taylorsville, MS

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Trip Overview

This 117.8-mile drive from Biloxi to Taylorsville, Mississippi, is a straightforward journey perfect for a single day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 49 and MS 15, with a brief segment on MS 37, the route is almost entirely highway, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this is an economical option for exploring more of Mississippi's Southeast region. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 74.6 miles on US 49, so plan your stops accordingly. This route is ideal for those seeking a quick, no-fuss connection between these two points.

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

58.9 miles from Biloxi, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 74.6 mi 1h 32m
MS 15 20.7 mi 24m
MS 37 10.4 mi 15m
US 84 5.7 mi 6m
I 110 3.1 mi 4m
Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Division Street 0.5 mi 1m
Front Street 0.2 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 Taylorsville, 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

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
18

Turn straight onto MS 184

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
19

Turn right onto US 84

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 84
20

Turn left onto MS 37

10 mi · 15 min · MS 37
21

Turn right onto MS 28

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Front Street
22

Arrive at destination

MS 28

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 30-minute duration, this drive is easily accomplished in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to reach Taylorsville with ample time to explore before heading back or continuing onward. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $18, you can focus on enjoying the drive without frequent refueling concerns. Pay attention to the signage for transitions between US 49, MS 15, and MS 37 to ensure you stay on track for Taylorsville.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.9 miles from Biloxi, MS, or about 1h 12m 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 26 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylorsville, 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 117.8 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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

59 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.

Popular next leg

Hattiesburg, MS to Taylorsville, MS

45.2 mi · 1h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Saucier, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hattiesburg, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.9 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.

Nearby Places

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

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

Chevrolet Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 33.7

Wiggins, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18003239935

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

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 75.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 75.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

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, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 67.3

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16013877248

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 0 and 100.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.79 one way

$35.58 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.53 $39.06
premium $4.56 $21.14 $42.29
diesel $5.61 $26.01 $52.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.3 0 $12.37 $5.65
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.31 $4.71
EV Truck/SUV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Morning in Biloxi on Sunday

Local time

6:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylorsville, MS

Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday

Local time

6:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

2 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

2h 30m 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 the majority of this trip, with 97% of the route being on main roads like US 49 and MS 15. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these highways, offering a consistent pace for much of the 117.8 miles. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 74.6 miles on US 49, which sets the tone for a good portion of the journey. While the roads are primarily highways, the transition between US 49, MS 15, and MS 37 offers subtle shifts in the driving experience as you progress toward Taylorsville.

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: 74.6 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 early in the drive near Main 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 11 significant decision points across 117.8 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 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.

On the drive from Biloxi, MS to Taylorsville, 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.

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 2h 30m. Total distance: 117.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m 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 74.6 miles on US 49. 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 Taylorsville, 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 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 Taylorsville, 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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