Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16016933075
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
333.6 mi
537 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, MS
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Biloxi, MS
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This 335.5-mile journey from New Albany, MS, to Biloxi, MS, is designed for a single day of driving, estimating a total travel time of about 5 hours and 6 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, specifically mentioning North Railroad Avenue and West Bankhead Street, before transitioning to Highway 15. With a fuel cost estimated at $51, this route offers a straightforward drive through Mississippi's Southeast region. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it a dynamic experience rather than a passive interstate cruise. Consider this a manageable day trip, perfect for a focused drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.8 miles from New Albany, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 88.7 mi | 1h 36m |
| US Highway 45 Aiternate | 60.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 54.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| US 49 | 41.9 mi | 49m |
| I 22 | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| US 45 | 18 mi | 21m |
| I 20 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, MS and Biloxi, MS.
Start on Highland Street
Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto MS 178
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Take the exit
Merge onto US 45
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Take the exit
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Continue on I 20; I 59; US 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
Take the exit onto US 98
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto US 49
Take the exit
Continue on MS 67
Continue on I 110
Take the exit
Turn left onto Division Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 5-hour, 6-minute estimated duration for this 335.5-mile drive, starting your trip in New Albany, MS, in the early morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any brief stops. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $51, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. Pay close attention to local road signage as you transition from North Railroad Avenue and West Bankhead Street onto Highway 15. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive means staying alert for frequent turns will be key to a smooth journey to Biloxi, MS.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 73 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.8 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biloxi, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Albany, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 New Albany, MS
This is one driving day of about 333.6 miles and 6h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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.
A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 166.8 miles from New Albany, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Meridian, Mississippi
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16016933075
PJ's Coffee
Meridian, Mississippi
Top Coffee Stop
New Albany, Mississippi
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+16625349797
Crave
New Albany, Mississippi
Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo
Tupelo, Mississippi
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16016933075
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm
+16014823280
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+16012865941
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+16014858099
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+12288189885
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm
+16014825515
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16015538377
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New Albany, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+16623006705
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New Albany, Mississippi
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+16625349797
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New Albany, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–5 pm
+16625397222
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+16623500215
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+16623468800
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+16622693675
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Brooksville, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+16627385795
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Biloxi, Mississippi
+18889462847
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Biloxi, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12285463100
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Biloxi, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the end, short detour
Biloxi, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18009462946
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16625390222
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Biloxi, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12283867111
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Biloxi, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12283743105
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Meridian, Mississippi
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+16015120270
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+12288723164
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Biloxi, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12283887170
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Crawford, Mississippi
+16622728303
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 265.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$50.38 one way
$100.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $55.31 | $110.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $59.88 | $119.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.65 | $147.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.03 | $16.01 |
| Efficient EV | 83.4 | 0 | $29.19 | $13.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.4 | 1 | $46.70 | $21.35 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in New Albany on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Biloxi on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
79°F
Meridian, MS
167 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
National Battlefield
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 335.5-mile trip, with no highway segments contributing to the total mileage. This means you'll be encountering more intersections and changes in direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the emphasis on local roads and Highway 15 suggests a route that winds through communities rather than bypassing them. The absence of highway driving means a potentially slower pace but also a more intimate connection with the landscape as you travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 333.6 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.6 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.3 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Albany, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mobile, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
New Orleans
Mobile
Gulfport
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Multi Purpose Center
Hattiesburg
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 333.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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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