Carthage, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Carthage, MS is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 209-mile quick runs to 322-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Carthage, MS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
322.4 mi
Olive Branch, MS
Quickest Drive
4h 1m
Meridian, MS
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Trips from Carthage, MS
Driving from Carthage, MS
The typical drive from Carthage, MS covers about 252 miles and takes around 4h 49m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 322 miles (6h 8m), while the shortest is just 209 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Carthage, MS most often head toward Olive Branch, MS (322.4 mi, 6h 8m), Horn Lake, MS (316.4 mi, 5h 59m), Biloxi, MS (230.2 mi, 4h 26m), Gulfport, MS (217.9 mi, 4h 12m), and West Gulfport, MS (215.4 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 252-mile trip from Carthage, MS, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Carthage, MS and 0 routes heading into Carthage, MS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 209 to 322 miles.
The longest mapped route from Carthage, MS covers 322 miles and takes approximately 6h 8m. Shorter options start at just 209 miles.
The average route from Carthage, MS runs about 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 252-mile trip from Carthage, MS costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Carthage, MS include Olive Branch, MS, Horn Lake, MS, Biloxi, MS and Gulfport, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Carthage, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,859
Median Income
$47,304
Median Home Value
$146,800
Median Age
35.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Carthage, MS
A sampling of people born in Carthage, MS.
John Johnson
1947–2016
American basketball player (1947–2016)
Marcus Mann
1973
basketball player, pastor
City data from Wikidata (Q1929919), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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