Philadelphia, MS Road Trips
Drivers starting from Philadelphia, MS have 9 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 39-mile quick runs to 195-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Philadelphia, MS spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
195.2 mi
Gulfport, MS
Quickest Drive
58m
Meridian, MS
Plan Around Philadelphia, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Philadelphia, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Philadelphia, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Philadelphia, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Gulfport, MS
Philadelphia, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Southaven, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Tupelo, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Jackson, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Starkville, MS
Philadelphia, MS to Meridian, MS
Driving from Philadelphia, MS
On average, trips departing from Philadelphia, MS run 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 195 miles (3h 58m), while the shortest is just 39 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Philadelphia, MS most often head toward Gulfport, MS (195.2 mi, 3h 58m), West Gulfport, MS (192.7 mi, 3h 54m), Olive Branch, MS (187.1 mi, 3h 55m), Southaven, MS (181.4 mi, 3h 45m), and Tupelo, MS (127.7 mi, 2h 41m). 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 132-mile trip from Philadelphia, MS, budget about $20 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Philadelphia, MS and 2 routes heading into Philadelphia, MS, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 39 to 195 miles.
The longest mapped route from Philadelphia, MS covers 195 miles and takes approximately 3h 58m. Shorter options start at just 39 miles.
The average route from Philadelphia, MS runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from Philadelphia, MS costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Philadelphia, MS include Gulfport, MS, West Gulfport, MS, Olive Branch, MS and Southaven, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Philadelphia, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,030
Median Income
$36,781
Median Home Value
$95,600
Median Age
41.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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