Gulfport, MS Road Trips
Gulfport, MS serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 23 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 314-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gulfport, MS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
65
Longest Drive
347.1 mi
Ripley, MS
Quickest Drive
16m
Pass Christian, MS
Plan Around Gulfport, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Gulfport, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gulfport, MS
Gulfport, MS to Mikoma, MS
Gulfport, MS to Tupelo, MS
Gulfport, MS to Rosedale, MS
Gulfport, MS to Amory, MS
Gulfport, MS to Brooksville, MS
Gulfport, MS to Pearl River, MS
Gulfport, MS to Beechwood, MS
Gulfport, MS to Lynchburg, MS
Gulfport, MS to Flora, MS
Gulfport, MS to Carthage, MS
Gulfport, MS to Madison, MS
Gulfport, MS to Walnut Grove, MS
Gulfport, MS to Hillsboro, MS
Gulfport, MS to Meridian, MS
Gulfport, MS to Jackson, MS
Gulfport, MS to Pearl, MS
Gulfport, MS to Sardis, MS
Gulfport, MS to Taylorsville, MS
Driving from Gulfport, MS
On average, trips departing from Gulfport, MS run 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 314 miles (6h 24m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Gulfport, MS are Mikoma, MS (314 mi, 6h 17m), Tupelo, MS (302.5 mi, 5h 53m), Rosedale, MS (297.7 mi, 6h 24m), Amory, MS (286.6 mi, 5h 40m), and Brooksville, MS (229.3 mi, 4h 25m). 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 168-mile trip from Gulfport, MS, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. 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 23 mapped routes leaving Gulfport, MS and 42 routes heading into Gulfport, MS, covering 65 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 314 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gulfport, MS covers 314 miles and takes approximately 6h 24m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Gulfport, MS runs about 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 168-mile trip from Gulfport, MS costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gulfport, MS include Mikoma, MS, Tupelo, MS, Rosedale, MS and Amory, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gulfport, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
72,533
Median Income
$46,044
Median Home Value
$167,100
Median Age
36.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Gulfport, MS
Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi.
You can go and see the white sanded coastal beaches that look over the Gulf of Mexico. These beaches are viewable from Beach Boulevard (U.S. Highway 90) there are plenty of places along the highway where you can pull over for picture opportunities. 1 Mississippi Aquarium, 2100 E Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 228 241-1300. (updated Mar 2021) TrainTastic (formerly Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum), 615 Pass Rd, ☏ +1 228 284-5731, [email protected]. Even though this is just like a model train museum, the train did have a major part in Gulfport's founding in 1898 as a means of transport to the port for timber and other commodities. (updated Jun 2025) 2 Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, 429 Pass Rd, ☏ +1 601 299-2816. About area aviation history, with planes on display. (updated Dec 2021)
Ship Island Ferry - Leaves from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor and takes you to Ship Island. Ship Island was named one of the top ten beaches in the United States by USA Today. This area is the perfect spot for picnics on the beach and for surfing. 1 Gulf Islands Water Park, 17200 16th St, ☏ +1 228 328-1266, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2021) Institute For Marine Mammal Studies, 10801 Dolphin Ln, ☏ +1 228-896-9182. Daily 9AM-4PM. Little exhibitions and encounters and shows dealing with marine animals and birds and baby alligators (or caimans?). varies. Bayou Vista Golf Course, 13756 Washington Avenue, ☏ +1 228 868-9953. This is a public golf course featuring 18 holes on 6,287 yards of green. 2 Island View Casino Resort, 3300 West Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 228 314-2100, toll-free: +1-877-774-8439. This includes over 2,100 slots, 47 table games it also features live entertainment every week and an extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu.
Gulfport is famous for its seafood, fresh seafood is bought from the ports every morning including shrimp, snapper, tuna, flounder and grouper. Gulfport also has many Cajun, Southern and International restaurants that will suit every taste and help make your trip to Gulfport exciting. Catfish Charlie’s, 11419 Canal Road, ☏ +1 228 832-9195. Th–Sa 5PM-9PM. Specializes in fried and flaky catfish, their chicken and side dishes are good too. They are known for their down south, family atmosphere. The Buffet, 3300 West Beach Blvd (inside Island View Casino), ☏ +1 228-314-2100. Daily 7AM-11PM. Casino buffet.
Gulfport Elks Lodge No. 978, 12022 Klein Rd, ☏ +1 228-328-0660. Lounge and a Friday fish fry. American Legion Post no. 119, 12320 Ashley Dr, ☏ +1 228-206-3201.
Best Western Seaway Inn, 9475 Highway 49, ☏ +1 228 864-0050, fax: +1 228 864-0739. Courtyard Gulfport, 1600 East Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 228 864-4310, fax: +1 228 865-0525. Fairfield Inn Gulfport, 15151 Turkey Creek Drive, ☏ +1 228 822-9000, fax: +1 228 822-9000. Holiday Inn Gulfport-Airport, 9515 US 49, ☏ +1 228-679-1700. Holiday Inn Express, 4302 W Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 228-214-0010.
1 Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT IATA) (on the Mississippi coast midway between New Orleans and Mobile). It services American Eagle, Delta, United, and Vision Airlines. Starting at New Orleans you will go east on I-10 for approximately 70 miles, you will cross into Mississippi. Get off I-10 at Exit 34A and merge onto US-49. This trip will take you about an hour and a half. If starting at Mississippi's capital Jackson - Get on US-49 S at exit 47 A heading towards Richland/Hattisburg. Then merge onto I-59 S towards New Orleans/Gulf Coast. You will then merge again onto US-98 E at Exit 59, then take the US-49 exit heading towards Gulfport. Merge again onto US-49 S in the direction of Gulfport. This trip will take you about 3 hours.
To get around Gulfport you could rent a car. There are several car rental businesses at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Including Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty. There are also taxi and limousine services, along with shuttles that will take you to and from your hotel. Coast Transit Authority (CTA). CTA operates public transportation though Gulfport and along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi to include Biloxi and Ocean Springs.
Travel tips adapted from Gulfport on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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