How far is Carthage, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Carthage, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
182.3 mi
03h 18m
Flight
165.49 mi
266.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.49 mi
Kilometers
266.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.3 mi
Kilometers
293.39 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in Carthage
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carthage
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carthage
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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Carthage
90.9 mi
01h 39m
To Gulfport
91.4 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    10 mi · 15 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.7 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oak Street
10 mi · 6%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.07 mi · 1%
I 59 South
0.36 mi
US 49
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

63.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 39m from Carthage
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carthage 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 Carthage to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Carthage and 91.4 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 165.49 mi (266.33 km).

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#1 Carthage

Carthage is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7326400, -89.5361800
Altitude107
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 35 (-89.535802, 32.732734)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $24.35
Round trip
$48.70
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.35 $48.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.39 $54.77
Premium $4.63 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.42 $34.82 $69.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Carthage and Gulfport. The current time is 00:20:19.

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.