How far is Flora, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Flora, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
181.78 mi
03h 10m
Flight
166.55 mi
268.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.55 mi
Kilometers
268.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.78 mi
Kilometers
292.54 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Flora
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora
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 Flora
91.1 mi
01h 35m
To Gulfport
90.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1183 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1454 ft · 34 sec · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street

    1229 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peach Street

    625 ft · 14 sec · Peach Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 45%
Peach Street
9.91 mi · 5%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Richland
0.75 mi
Hattiesburg
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 35m from Flora
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flora and Sunny near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flora to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 91.1 miles from Flora and 90.7 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flora and 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 Flora and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 166.55 mi (268.04 km).

Flora

#1 Flora

Town in Mississippi

Population1,866
Coordinates32.5432000, -90.3092600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-90.309261, 32.543202)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.28 L · about $24.27
Round trip
$48.55
12.82 gal · 48.56 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.27 $48.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.30 $54.60
Premium $4.63 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.42 $34.71 $69.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora and Gulfport. The current time is 02:24:11.

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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.