How far is Gulfport, MS from Kosciusko, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Kosciusko, MS is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.29 mi
04h 38m
Flight
188.18 mi
302.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.18 mi
Kilometers
302.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.29 mi
Kilometers
325.55 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 7:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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
Collins
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
101.3 mi
02h 19m
To Kosciusko
100.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2903 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    84.8 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    574 ft · 12 sec · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
93.8 mi · 46%
South Main Street
0.55 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

84.8 mi · 02h 06m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collins
02h 19m from Gulfport
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Kosciusko.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Gulfport and 100.9 miles from Kosciusko.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Kosciusko.

Stop Ideas Near Collins

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

33 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

41 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

44 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Kosciusko. Straight-line distance: 188.18 mi (302.84 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Kosciusko (-89.58956, 33.058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.02 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.28 gal · 54.04 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.63 $33.02 $66.05
Diesel $5.42 $38.66 $77.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Kosciusko. The current time is 02:42:00.

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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.