Traveling from Gulfport to Sardis covers 155.8 miles of Mississippi landscape, typically taking about 3 hours and 35 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural feel as you head north. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, making an overnight stay unnecessary unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trek. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, expect a more intimate look at the state's interior geography.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.9 miles from Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
25th Avenue
60.1 mi
1h 14m
US 49
34.9 mi
45m
US 84
34.1 mi
39m
MS 27
11.1 mi
15m
King Road
5.9 mi
15m
Monticello Road
5.1 mi
12m
Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
Bobby Kennedy Road
1.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
25th Avenue
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Sardis, 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
7.1 mi·8 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
10
Turn left
72 ft·2 sec
11
Turn left onto MS 184
1.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 84
10 mi·12 min·US 84
13
Continue on US 84
24 mi·27 min·US 84
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown
15
Turn right onto MS 27
11 mi·15 min·MS 27
16
Turn left onto Mildred Little Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Mildred Little Road
17
Turn left onto Bobby Kennedy Road
1.2 mi·4 min·Bobby Kennedy Road
18
Continue on King Road
5.9 mi·15 min·King Road
19
Continue on Monticello Road
5.1 mi·12 min·Monticello Road
20
Arrive at destination
Monticello Road
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, plan for a relaxed pace rather than a rushed sprint. You should aim to leave early in the day to take full advantage of the daylight hours, as navigating winding local routes is significantly easier when visibility is high. With only one recommended stop planned, try to pick a midpoint where you can stretch your legs and refuel comfortably. Keep in mind that since this is a turn-heavy drive, your fuel efficiency may vary compared to steady highway speeds, so keep that $24 estimate in mind as a baseline. Use your flexibility to stop whenever a local town catches your eye, as the lack of interstate constraints makes this an ideal route for spontaneous breaks.
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 77.9 miles from Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sardis, 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 155.8 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 25th Avenue for about 60.1 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 131.2 — 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.
4
95 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
4
95.2 mi into trip|~2h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
97 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|US 84
Turn left onto US 84
Navigation decision point
5
131.2 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.53 one way
$47.06 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.83
$51.66
premium
$4.56
$27.96
$55.93
diesel
$5.61
$34.40
$68.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.7
0
$16.36
$7.48
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.63
$6.23
EV Truck/SUV
62.3
0
$21.81
$9.97
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Gulfport, MS
Late night
in Gulfport on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sardis, MS
Late night
in Sardis on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
3h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local personality. You will navigate a mix of MS 184, Main Street, and MS 27, which requires your full attention compared to a standard highway cruise. With a highway share of 0%, the drive emphasizes winding backroads over high-speed transit. The nature of these roads means you should anticipate a technical drive where the rhythm changes frequently as you transition between local corridors. It is an engaging experience for those who prefer steering through the countryside rather than just watching the miles tick by on a wide-open expressway.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.1 mi on 25th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 62.6 miles in near US 49.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m 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 62.6 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 95.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Sardis, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on 25th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 95 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 95.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Sardis, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
