How far is Gulfport, MS from Grenada, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Grenada, MS is about 269 miles (432.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.99 mi
05h 19m
Flight
238.73 mi
384.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.73 mi
Kilometers
384.2 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.99 mi
Kilometers
432.89 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grenada
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-18T05:50
Arrive Grenada
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 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
Braxton
MS

Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Gulfport
134.7 mi
02h 39m
To Grenada
134.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    111.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    123 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sunset Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
143 mi · 53%
Jackson
113 mi · 42%
Sunset Drive
2.21 mi · 1%
MS 7 North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 01m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braxton
02h 39m from Gulfport
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269 miles (432.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Braxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Gulfport and 134.3 miles from Grenada.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Braxton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

44 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

67 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

88 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Grenada. Straight-line distance: 238.73 mi (384.2 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Grenada

City in Mississippi

Population12,105
Coordinates33.7690000, -89.8084200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Grenada (-89.80842, 33.769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.93 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.88
18.98 gal · 71.86 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.94 $71.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.42 $80.84
Premium $4.63 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $5.42 $51.39 $102.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Grenada. The current time is 05:50:43.

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.