Origin
Biloxi, MS
Late night in Biloxi on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biloxi, MS to Waveland, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biloxi, MS
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Waveland, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 32.8-mile drive from Biloxi to Waveland, MS, is easily manageable in about 55 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate along West Beach Boulevard, Beach Boulevard, and East Beach Boulevard, with a significant portion of the journey on local roads. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The route offers a straightforward coastal cruise within the Southeast region, ideal for a relaxed outing without needing an overnight stay. Consider this drive when you want a quick scenic change of pace without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Beach Boulevard | 16.5 mi | 26m |
| Beach Boulevard | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| East Beach Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| US 90 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Beach Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McLaurin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Beach Boulevard
— 16.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and Waveland, MS.
1
Start on Howard Avenue
91 ft
·
11 sec
·
Howard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 90
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Beach Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 90
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Drive
5
Continue on US 90
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Beach Boulevard
6
Continue on US 90
17 mi
·
26 min
·
West Beach Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 90
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 90
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto McLaurin Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McLaurin Street
9
Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint Anthony Street
10
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
11
Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Coleman Avenue
12
Turn right onto Central Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Biloxi, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90 / Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto US 90 / Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
31.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
McLaurin Street
Turn left onto McLaurin Street
Navigation decision point
4
32 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Saint Joseph Street
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.95 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
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.
Destination
Waveland, MS
Late night in Waveland on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
3 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
55m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the most part, rather than an interstate experience, as only 6% of this route involves highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.5 miles along West Beach Boulevard. As you progress, the road will feel like a continuous coastal cruise, with frequent turns and transitions characteristic of driving through populated beach communities. This isn't a high-speed journey, but rather one that invites you to take in the surroundings at a more leisurely pace.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on West Beach Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 90 / Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (McLaurin Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
20 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
25 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
20 ft
Elevation Range
14 ft
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 55m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on West Beach Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 90 / Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (McLaurin Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waveland, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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