How far is Clarksdale, MS from Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksdale and Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Gulfport.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1821 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2160 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South State Street
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Turn right
43.9 mi · 55 min
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Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
106 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg
2977 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on 25th Avenue
66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksdale and Gulfport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Gulfport?
The road trip is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Clarksdale and 154.8 miles from Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.77 one way or $83.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 278.52 mi (448.24 km).
#1 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulfport
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,438 |
| Coordinates | 30.3674200, -89.0928200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $41.77 | $83.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.98 | $93.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.01 | $102.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.73 | $119.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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