How far is Gulfport, MS from Caledonia, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Caledonia, MS is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Caledonia.
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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
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road
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Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
761 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Road
48 m · 3 sec · Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Military Road
607 ft · 12 sec · Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Military Road
29 m · 2 sec · Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Military Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Military Road
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Turn slight left onto Caledonia Steens Road
5 mi · 9 min · Caledonia Steens Road
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Turn straight onto Wolfe Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Wolfe Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Caledonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Sunny near Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Caledonia?
The road trip is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Pachuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Gulfport and 132.7 miles from Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.7 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Sunny near Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Pachuta
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 Pachuta.
Union Station
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 233.46 mi (375.71 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 Caledonia
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6828900, -88.3244800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caledonia (-88.32448, 33.68289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.79 | $101.59 |
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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