How far is Gulfport, MS from Coldwater, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Coldwater, MS is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.82 mi
04h 12m
Flight
162.35 mi
261.28 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.35 mi
Kilometers
261.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.82 mi
Kilometers
302.27 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coldwater
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Wed, May 13, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-05-12T19:12
Arrive Coldwater
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellisville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
94.1 mi
02h 06m
To Coldwater
93.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    35.1 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue

    928 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 16th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 15 North

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Highway 15 North

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1117 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 15 North
79.3 mi · 42%
25th Avenue
65.3 mi · 35%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 19%
South 16th Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
I 59 North
0.8 mi
West US 84
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 15 North

Continue on Highway 15 North

79.3 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellisville
02h 06m from Gulfport
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Coldwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Gulfport and 93.7 miles from Coldwater.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gulfport and Sunny near Coldwater.

Stop Ideas Near Ellisville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

12 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

29 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

32 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Coldwater. Straight-line distance: 162.35 mi (261.28 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Coldwater

Town of the United States

Population1,534
Coordinates32.7148600, -89.2142300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Coldwater (-89.21423, 32.71486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.09 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.22
13.26 gal · 50.18 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.11 $50.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.24 $56.47
Premium $4.63 $30.66 $61.33
Diesel $5.42 $35.90 $71.80

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Coldwater. The current time is 19:12:26.

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.