How far is Calhoun City, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Calhoun City, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 284 miles (457.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
284.02 mi
05h 00m
Flight
241.33 mi
388.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.33 mi
Kilometers
388.39 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.02 mi
Kilometers
457.09 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Sat, May 30, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Calhoun City
Sat, May 30, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun City
2026-05-30T04:43
Arrive Gulfport
Sat, May 30, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhoun City
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 Calhoun City
139.5 mi
02h 30m
To Gulfport
144.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun City and Gulfport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    605 ft · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    38 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1051 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.2 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    22.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 561

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pecan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  16. 16

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
88.7 mi · 31%
Main Street
64.3 mi · 23%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 13%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 30m from Calhoun City
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Calhoun City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calhoun City to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 284 miles (457.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 139.5 miles from Calhoun City and 144.5 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Calhoun City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Calhoun City and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 241.33 mi (388.39 km).

Calhoun City

#1 Calhoun City

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,649
Coordinates33.8553900, -89.3114600
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 8 (-89.311457, 33.855623)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.02 gal
37.94 L · about $37.95
Round trip
$75.89
20.04 gal · 75.88 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 178.1 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.95 $75.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.68 $85.35
Premium $4.63 $46.34 $92.69
Diesel $5.42 $54.26 $108.52

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhoun City and Gulfport. The current time is 04:43:24.

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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.