The route from Hammond to Biloxi spans 185 kilometers along the Gulf Coast. You will take I-12 East to Slidell, then merge onto I-10 East, crossing into Mississippi. The drive typically takes 2 hours, depending on traffic near the Louisiana-Mississippi border. You will pass through the scenic pine forests of the Florida Parishes before reaching the coast. This is a popular route for weekend getaways to the casinos and beaches.
Total Distance: 185 km driving distance; 160 km straight-line air distance.
Traffic can be heavy near the I-10/I-12 split in Slidell.
Late spring or early autumn for comfortable beach weather.