How far is Gulfport, MS from Diamondhead, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Diamondhead, MS is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.84 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.27 mi
26.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.27 mi
Kilometers
26.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.84 mi
Kilometers
39.97 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamondhead
Sun, Apr 26, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sun, Apr 26, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-26T13:35
Arrive Diamondhead
Sun, Apr 26, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Long Beach
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To Diamondhead
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead

    1375 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Gex Drive

    110 m · 10 sec · Gex Drive

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive

    32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive

    2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle

    138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Analii Street

    1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1214 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    116 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
18 mi · 72%
25th Avenue
4.56 mi · 18%
Diamondhead Drive North
1.07 mi · 4%
Gex Drive
0.48 mi · 2%
Analii Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Diamondhead Circle
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

17.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Beach
00h 17m from Gulfport
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulfport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Long Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Gulfport and 12.4 miles from Diamondhead.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulfport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.

Stop Ideas Near Long Beach

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

10 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

26 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

54 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

61 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.18 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Diamondhead

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,058
Coordinates30.3946400, -89.3639400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.67
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.33 $6.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.75 $7.50
Premium $4.63 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $5.42 $4.77 $9.53

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Diamondhead. The current time is 13:35:04.

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.