How far is Gulfport, MS from Ellisville, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Ellisville, MS is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.93 mi
01h 56m
Flight
85.66 mi
137.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.66 mi
Kilometers
137.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.93 mi
Kilometers
154.38 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellisville
Thu, Apr 30, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-30T03:11
Arrive Ellisville
Thu, Apr 30, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
48.1 mi
00h 58m
To Ellisville
47.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.7 mi · 31 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 29, MS 588: Ellisville

    790 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Holly Street

    77 m · 8 sec · Holly Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Front Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Ivy Street

    138 m · 17 sec · Ivy Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
65.3 mi · 68%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
28.7 mi · 30%
I 59 North
0.8 mi · 1%
Hill Street
0.74 mi · 1%
MS 29
0.15 mi
Ivy Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 58m from Gulfport
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ellisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Gulfport and 47.8 miles from Ellisville.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ellisville.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Ellisville. Straight-line distance: 85.66 mi (137.86 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ellisville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,551
Coordinates31.6040500, -89.1956100
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Ellisville (-89.19561, 31.60405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.40 $28.79
Premium $4.63 $15.63 $31.27
Diesel $5.42 $18.30 $36.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Ellisville. The current time is 03:11:12.

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.