How far is Gulfport, MS from Byhalia, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Byhalia, MS is about 361.6 miles (582 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.2 miles (504 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.64 mi
07h 00m
Flight
313.2 mi
504.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.2 mi
Kilometers
504.04 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.64 mi
Kilometers
582 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byhalia
Mon, Jun 1, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Tue, Jun 2, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-06-01T15:17
Arrive Byhalia
Mon, Jun 1, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Gulfport
181.1 mi
03h 30m
To Byhalia
180.5 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    17.2 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 309: Byhalia

    1582 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Byhalia Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Byhalia Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    600 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Byhalia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
188 mi · 52%
25th Avenue
143 mi · 40%
I 269 East
17.7 mi · 5%
Byhalia Road
1.46 mi
I 69 South
0.3 mi
MS 309
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
313.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
03h 30m from Gulfport
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulfport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Byhalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361.6 miles (582 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Gulfport and 180.5 miles from Byhalia.

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

The direct path is about 313.2 miles (504 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.32 one way or $96.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulfport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Byhalia.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Byhalia. Straight-line distance: 313.2 mi (504.04 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Byhalia

#2 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.76 gal
48.31 L · about $48.32
Round trip
$96.64
25.52 gal · 96.62 L
Estimated CO2
113.4 kg one way
Round trip: 226.8 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.32 $96.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.34 $108.69
Premium $4.63 $59.02 $118.03
Diesel $5.42 $69.10 $138.19

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Byhalia. The current time is 15:17:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.