How far is Ellisville, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Ellisville, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
96.14 mi
01h 39m
Flight
85.66 mi
137.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.66 mi
Kilometers
137.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.14 mi
Kilometers
154.73 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in Ellisville
Thu, Apr 30, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellisville
2026-04-30T02:00
Arrive Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellisville
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Ellisville
48 mi
00h 49m
To Gulfport
48.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ivy Street

    138 m · 13 sec · Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Front Street

    110 m · 12 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    77 m · 8 sec · Holly Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    28.5 mi · 31 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellisville 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
28.5 mi · 30%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 3%
Hill Street
0.86 mi · 1%
US 49
0.3 mi
Multi Purpose Center
0.16 mi
Ivy Street
0.09 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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 49m from Ellisville
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ellisville 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 Ellisville to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Ellisville and 48.1 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.84 one way or $25.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ellisville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellisville and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 85.66 mi (137.86 km).

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#1 Ellisville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,551
Coordinates31.6040500, -89.1956100
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ivy Street (-89.19569, 31.603937)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $12.84
Round trip
$25.68
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.84 $25.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.63 $15.68 $31.36
Diesel $5.42 $18.36 $36.71

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellisville and Gulfport. The current time is 02:00:00.

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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.