How far is Gulfport, MS from Itta Bena, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Itta Bena, MS is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
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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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Itta Bena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Itta Bena.
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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
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2300 ft · 58 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
2605 ft · 52 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on North Hayden Street
111 m · 7 sec · North Hayden Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
2295 ft · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Lyndale Drive
24.9 mi · 44 min · Lyndale Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Road
1610 ft · 32 sec · Lakeside Road
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Turn slight left onto Basket Street
2021 ft · 41 sec · Basket Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Itta Bena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gulfport and Mostly Cloudy near Itta Bena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Itta Bena?
The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
D'Lo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Gulfport and 127.7 miles from Itta Bena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gulfport and Mostly Cloudy near Itta Bena.
Stop Ideas Near D'Lo
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 D'Lo.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Itta Bena. Straight-line distance: 227.76 mi (366.54 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 Itta Bena
City in Mississippi
| Population | 1,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.4951200, -90.3198100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Itta Bena (-90.31981, 33.49512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.20 | $68.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.76 | $83.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.90 | $97.79 |
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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