How far is Gulfport, MS from Ackerman, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Ackerman, MS is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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.
Town in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, population ca.
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 Gulfport and Ackerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Ackerman.
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Start on 25th Avenue
60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
1916 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
36.7 mi · 55 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beacon Street
695 ft · 16 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue
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Turn straight onto County Road 561
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561
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Turn right
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
1148 ft · 34 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto South Louisville Street
35 m · 5 sec · South Louisville Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Louisville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Ackerman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
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 Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Ackerman?
The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Gulfport and 117.7 miles from Ackerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
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 Heidelberg.
Laurel station
Union Station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Ackerman. Straight-line distance: 203.37 mi (327.3 km).
#1 Gulfport
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,438 |
| Coordinates | 30.3674200, -89.0928200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ackerman
Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 33.3101200, -89.1728400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ackerman (-89.17284, 33.31012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.55 | $63.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.48 | $70.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.53 | $77.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.11 | $90.21 |
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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