Origin
Gulfport, MS
Late night in Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulfport, MS
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Lyman, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Gulfport to Lyman, Mississippi, is easily manageable in about 20 minutes. It's a local road experience with a minimal 13% highway share, making it ideal as a quick trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, and with no planned stops, you can get straight to your destination. This route is perfect for a straightforward journey within the Southeast region of Mississippi, offering a simple transition between two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25th Avenue | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| MS 53 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lumpkin Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Price Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
25th Avenue
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Lyman, MS.
1
Start on US 49
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
25th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto MS 53
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 53
3
Turn left onto Lumpkin Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lumpkin Road
4
Turn left onto Price Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Road
5
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MS 53
Turn left onto MS 53
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Lumpkin Road
Turn left onto Lumpkin Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Price Road
Turn left onto Price Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Lyman, MS
Late night in Lyman on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this journey. While only 13% of the route involves highway driving, the majority unfolds on surface streets and local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 9.3 miles along 25th Avenue, offering a consistent feel for a significant portion of the trip. The progression will involve navigating through various local thoroughfares, including MS 53 and Lumpkin Road, before reaching Lyman. This isn't a high-speed dash but rather a connected series of local roads.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on 25th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near MS 53.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS is easy. At 20m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Lumpkin Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Price Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on 25th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Lumpkin Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Price Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyman, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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