How far is Bay Springs, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Springs, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.95 mi
02h 13m
Flight
111.95 mi
180.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.95 mi
Kilometers
180.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.95 mi
Kilometers
199.48 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Sat, May 30, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Bay Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Springs
2026-05-30T19:11
Arrive Gulfport
Sat, May 30, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hattiesburg
MS

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

From Bay Springs
62.8 mi
01h 06m
To Gulfport
61.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Springs and Gulfport.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    83 m · 14 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    153 m · 15 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23.9 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    34.8 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  6. 6

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 28%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 3%
5th Avenue
0.4 mi
US 49
0.3 mi
Multi Purpose Center
0.16 mi
North 3rd Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

57.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hattiesburg
01h 06m from Bay Springs
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay Springs and Mostly Sunny near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Springs to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Bay Springs and 61.2 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay Springs and Mostly Sunny near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg.

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

11 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

43 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

97 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Springs and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.16 km).

Bay Springs

#1 Bay Springs

City in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates31.9790400, -89.2872800
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street South (-89.286895, 31.979063)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.61 $37.22
Premium $4.63 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.42 $23.66 $47.33

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Springs and Gulfport. The current time is 19:11:24.

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.