Gulfport to Goodman is 210.2 miles and takes about 4h 17m via US 49 and I-55, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a mostly highway trip that should feel straightforward for a single day of driving. Consider this route if you need a direct connection between these two Mississippi points without extensive detours. The relatively short duration makes it manageable for most travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.1 miles from Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
95.2 mi
2h
25th Avenue
60.1 mi
1h 14m
I 55
51.6 mi
57m
Main Street
2.9 mi
5m
Pine Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 95.2 mi, about 2h
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 41 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,953 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~191 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Goodman, MS.
1
Start on US 49
60 mi·1 hr 14 min·25th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49
12
Merge onto I 55
52 mi·57 min·I 55
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward MS 14: Ebenezer, Goodman
14
Turn straight onto MS 14
2.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
15
Turn right onto Pine Street
338 ft·14 sec·Pine Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 17m estimated drive time, leaving Gulfport in the morning should get you to Goodman with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so be sure to factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 95.2-mile segment on US 49, as services might be less frequent in certain stretches.
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 105.1 miles from Gulfport, MS, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.2 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 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.1 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodman, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 210.2 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Gulfport, 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 US 49 for about 95.2 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 62.6 and 206.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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62.6 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 49
Turn straight onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
153.6 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
153.7 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
4
154.4 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
206.9 mi into trip|~4h 11m in
Take the exit toward MS 14: Ebenezer, Goodman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 14: Ebenezer, Goodman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.31 one way
$64.62 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$35.73
$71.47
premium
$4.65
$38.46
$76.91
diesel
$5.35
$44.27
$88.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.07
$10.09
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.39
$8.41
EV Truck/SUV
84.1
1
$29.43
$13.45
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 May 23, 2026
Origin
Gulfport, MS
Afternoon
in Gulfport on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:28PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:06PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Goodman, MS
Afternoon
in Goodman on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:28PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:06PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
72°F
New Haven, MS
105 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
10 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 159.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 70% of this 210.2-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 95.2 miles, which occurs on US 49. After that, you'll transition to other roads, including I-55, for the remainder of the trip. Expect a fairly consistent driving experience with limited turns for most of the way.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.2 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and 25th Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 62.6 miles in near US 49.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 210.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 153.6 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 153.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
394 ft20 ft
Total Climb
597 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
394 ft
~120.1 mi in
Elevation Range
374 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gulfport, MS to Goodman, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 210.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.2 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 153.6 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 153.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Goodman, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
