Terry, MS to Biloxi, MS is 168.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m via Highway 49 South and US 49, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region towards the coast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's easily manageable in a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from inland Mississippi to the Gulf Coast.
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
84.2 miles from Terry, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 49 South
72 mi
1h 25m
US 49
43.4 mi
51m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi
24m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
8m
I 55
5.8 mi
6m
Florence Byram Road
3.7 mi
6m
US 98
3.2 mi
4m
I 110
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Highway 49 South
— 72 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terry, MS and Biloxi, MS.
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Start on North Utica Street
122 ft·5 sec·North Utica Street
2
Turn right onto Cunningham Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Cunningham Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 55 North
4
Merge onto I 55; US 51
5.8 mi·6 min·I 55; US 51
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward Byram
6
Keep slight right at fork
216 ft·5 sec
7
Turn right onto South Siwell Road
0.6 mi·1 min·South Siwell Road
8
Continue on Old Byram Road
0.1 mi·15 sec·Old Byram Road
9
Continue on Swinging Bridge Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Swinging Bridge Road
10
Continue on Florence-Byram Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Florence-Byram Road
11
Continue on Florence Byram Road
3.7 mi·6 min·Florence Byram Road
12
Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi·4 min·West Main Street
13
Continue on MS 469
0.4 mi·41 sec·MS 469
14
Turn right onto US 49
72 mi·1 hr 25 min·Highway 49 South
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49; MS 42
1.1 mi·1 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf CoastUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 59
7.7 mi·8 min·Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Toward Mississippi Gulf CoastUse the straight lane.
19
Take the exit onto US 98
3.2 mi·4 min·US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, MobileUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf CoastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, HattiesburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 49
42 mi·49 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
24
Continue on MS 67
20 mi·24 min·Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
25
Continue on I 110
3.2 mi·4 min·I 110
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 1cToward Division Street
27
Turn left onto Division Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Division Street
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
29
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
91 ft·3 sec·Howard Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Howard Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only 168.4 miles and takes around 3.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Biloxi well before evening, and you can easily complete this drive in one day. With only one recommended stop, you can decide on the fly if you need to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the longest stretch without a major change in road type is 72 miles on Highway 49 South.
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 84.2 miles from Terry, MS, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.2 miles or 1h 46m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biloxi, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Terry, 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 Terry, MS
This is one driving day of about 168.4 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Terry, 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 Highway 49 South for about 72 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 88.9 and 100.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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88.9 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
6
89.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
7
97 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 98
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
7
100.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...
9
100.5 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.43 one way
$50.86 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.92
$55.84
premium
$4.56
$30.23
$60.45
diesel
$5.61
$37.18
$74.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.5
0
$17.68
$8.08
Efficient EV
42.1
0
$14.74
$6.74
EV Truck/SUV
67.4
0
$23.58
$10.78
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 20, 2026
Origin
Terry, MS
Late night
in Terry on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Biloxi, MS
Late night
in Biloxi on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sumrall, MS
84 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 5.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 72 miles on Highway 49 South, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions onto US 49 and eventually the Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway as you approach the coast. Expect mostly high-speed driving with limited complexities, making for a predictable journey.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72 mi on Highway 49 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 168.4 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 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Terry, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 168.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72 miles on Highway 49 South. 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 Biloxi, 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 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Biloxi, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
