How far is Amory, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Amory, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.37 mi
04h 42m
Flight
252.39 mi
406.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.39 mi
Kilometers
406.18 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.37 mi
Kilometers
462.48 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Amory
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amory
2026-04-19T09:39
Arrive Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amory
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enterprise
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States

From Amory
143.6 mi
02h 21m
To Gulfport
143.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amory and Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amory and Gulfport.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue South

    1927 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 125

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Columbus

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2140 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amory and Gulfport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 34%
US 45 South
96.2 mi · 33%
Highway 125
5.21 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
6th Avenue South
0.37 mi
South Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

88.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
252.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 21m from Amory
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Amory and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amory to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Amory and 143.8 miles from Gulfport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.40 one way or $76.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Amory and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enterprise, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enterprise.

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

60 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

101 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

104 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amory and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 252.39 mi (406.18 km).

Amory

#1 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue South (-88.488103, 33.984284)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.39 L · about $38.40
Round trip
$76.80
20.28 gal · 76.78 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.40 $76.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.19 $86.37
Premium $4.63 $46.90 $93.80
Diesel $5.42 $54.91 $109.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Amory and Gulfport. The current time is 09:39:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.