Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
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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Nicholson, MS
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This 45.1-mile drive from Gulfport to Nicholson, Mississippi, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about an hour. Designed as a single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical choice for a short journey. The route primarily utilizes I-10, Texas Flat Road, and 25th Avenue, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its proximity and short duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip within the Southeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| Texas Flat Road | 13.4 mi | 23m |
| 25th Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 607 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| MS 43 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 11 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Landing Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Nicholson, MS.
Start on US 49
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MS 43; MS 603
Turn left onto Texas Flat Road
Turn right onto MS 607
Continue on US 11
Turn left onto Jackson Landing Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 10 West: New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Texas Flat Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Gulfport on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Nicholson on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The character of this 45.1-mile journey is a blend of highway and local roads. With 59% of the drive on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster travel, including a longest continuous segment of 20.3 miles on I-10. The remaining portion of the drive involves navigating roads like Texas Flat Road and 25th Avenue, which will likely offer a different pace and feel. This mixed profile means you'll transition from open highway to potentially more community-focused roads as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gulfport, MS and Nicholson, MS, road signs point toward Kiln and Picayune.
Kiln
Picayune
Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
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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