How far is Gulfport, MS from Clarksdale, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Clarksdale, MS is about 313.8 miles (505 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Clarksdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Clarksdale.
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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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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46.7 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Highway 61
43.9 mi · 55 min · South Highway 61
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
2358 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1821 ft · 55 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue
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Turn right onto Edwards Alley
48 m · 12 sec · Edwards Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Clarksdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
25th Avenue
Continue straight
65.7 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulfport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Clarksdale?
The road trip is about 313.8 miles (505 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Gulfport and 156.6 miles from Clarksdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 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 $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulfport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksdale.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Clarksdale. Straight-line distance: 278.52 mi (448.24 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 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.15 | $94.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.20 | $102.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.94 | $119.89 |
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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