How far is Coldwater, MS from Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Coldwater, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coldwater and Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coldwater and Gulfport.
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Start on the route
1117 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
80.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 38 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 Coldwater and Gulfport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
80.2 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Coldwater and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coldwater to Gulfport?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Coldwater and 91.3 miles from Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coldwater and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Ellisville
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 Ellisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coldwater and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 162.35 mi (261.28 km).
#1 Coldwater
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 32.7148600, -89.2142300 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.85 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
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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