How far is Gulfport, MS from Friars Point, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Friars Point, MS is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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
Driving Distance
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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 07h 08m.
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.
Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Friars Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Friars Point.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Sherard Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sherard Road
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Turn right onto West Lee Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lee Drive
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Turn left onto Stovall Road
6.5 mi · 16 min · Stovall Road
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Turn slight left onto Friars Point Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Friars Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
75 m · 8 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Sheriff Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Friars Point.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gulfport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Friars Point?
The road trip is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Gulfport and 163 miles from Friars Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 $43.66 one way or $87.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gulfport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 290.93 mi (468.21 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 Friars Point
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3708800, -90.6383400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $43.66 | $87.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.11 | $98.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.33 | $106.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.43 | $124.87 |
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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