How far is Gulfport, MS from Conehatta, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Conehatta, MS is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Conehatta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Conehatta.
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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
35.1 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
928 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 15 North
51.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 15 North
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Take the ramp slight left
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Lawrence, Lake
1541 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn straight onto Conehatta-Prospect Road
113 m · 11 sec · Conehatta-Prospect Road
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Turn left onto McDonald Road
130 m · 19 sec · McDonald Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McDonald Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Conehatta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
25th Avenue
Start on 25th Avenue
60.1 mi · 01h 14m
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 Conehatta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Conehatta?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 86.9 miles from Gulfport and 86.6 miles from Conehatta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.18 one way or $46.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Sunny near Conehatta.
Stop Ideas Near Ellisville
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 Ellisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Conehatta. Straight-line distance: 144.43 mi (232.43 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 Conehatta
Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,342 |
| Coordinates | 32.4512500, -89.2853400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conehatta (-89.28534, 32.45125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.07 | $52.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.31 | $56.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
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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