How far is Gonzales, LA from Perkinston, MS?
The driving distance from Gonzales, LA to Perkinston, MS is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gonzales and Perkinston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales and Perkinston.
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Start on East Ascension Street
2825 ft · 1 min · East Ascension Street
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
3041 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Slidell
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
40.7 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
1540 ft · 51 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 49
1157 ft · 53 sec · Old Highway 49
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Turn right onto 1st Street
12 m · 2 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gonzales and Perkinston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gonzales and Mostly Sunny near Perkinston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gonzales to Perkinston?
The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Eden Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Gonzales and 76.1 miles from Perkinston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gonzales and Mostly Sunny near Perkinston.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Isle
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 Eden Isle.
Slidell
Picayune
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gonzales and Perkinston. Straight-line distance: 112.53 mi (181.1 km).
#1 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perkinston
Perkinston is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.7821300, -89.1381000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perkinston (-89.1381, 30.78213)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.66 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
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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