How far is Gulfport, MS from Lambert, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Lambert, MS is about 329 miles (529.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Lambert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Lambert.
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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 right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
147.9 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 9 sec
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Merge left
21.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Darby Avenue
927 ft · 41 sec · Darby Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Darby Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Lambert.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Lambert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Lambert?
The road trip is about 329 miles (529.5 km) and usually takes 06h 34m 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?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.8 miles from Gulfport and 164.2 miles from Lambert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 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 $43.97 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Sunny near Lambert.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Lambert. Straight-line distance: 273.9 mi (440.8 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 Lambert
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,325 |
| Coordinates | 34.2017800, -90.2834300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lambert (-90.28343, 34.20178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $43.97 | $87.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.45 | $98.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.70 | $107.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.87 | $125.74 |
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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