Origin
Saucier, MS
Morning in Saucier on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saucier, MS to Gulfport, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saucier, MS
大 董
Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Saucier to Gulfport is a quick 19.1-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 49, making this a highly efficient trip that easily fits into a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an economical route for commuters or travelers heading toward the coast. Both locations are situated in the Southeast region, so you will remain within the same familiar landscape throughout your drive. Whether you are running errands or heading to the beach, this straightforward path is designed for speed rather than sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 18.7 mi | 25m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Angel Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 18.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saucier, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on 2nd Street
303 ft
·
14 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Church Avenue
333 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Avenue
3
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Street
4
Continue on Angel Road
508 ft
·
15 sec
·
Angel Road
5
Turn right onto US 49
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 49
6
Turn straight onto US 49
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 49
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
25th Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
US 49
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Navigation decision point
3
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 49
Turn straight onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Gulfport, MS
Morning in Gulfport on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
4 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
27m 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 focused, highway-heavy experience as 98% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. The route is dominated by a long, 18.7-mile stretch on US 49, which provides a consistent pace for the duration of the trip. You will navigate a small transition onto 1st Street and Angel Road as you approach your final destination, but the character remains largely defined by the highway. Behind the wheel, you will notice a steady, direct flow that minimizes local traffic interruptions. It is a no-frills, practical drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and 1st Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Church Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 49): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Saucier, MS
Full guide →Arriving in Gulfport, MS
Full guide →Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on US 49. 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 0.1 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 49): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulfport, 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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