How far is Gulfport, MS from Lynchburg, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.46 mi
04h 06m
Flight
166.98 mi
268.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.98 mi
Kilometers
268.73 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.46 mi
Kilometers
295.25 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 10:59 AM CST
Return by in Gulfport
Tue, Nov 10, 3:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-11-10T06:53
Arrive Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 10:59 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
91.8 mi
02h 03m
To Lynchburg
91.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Bolton

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bolton Brownsville Road

    71 m · 12 sec · Bolton Brownsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I-20

    3227 ft · 1 min · I-20

  18. 18

    Continue on North Frontage Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · North Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Farr Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Farr Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queens Hill Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Queens Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1174 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Farr Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Farr Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Farr Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Farr Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Farr Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Farr Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Martin Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Martin Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Martin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
143 mi · 78%
I 20 West
16.5 mi · 9%
Farr Road
3.59 mi · 2%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
North Frontage Road
2.68 mi · 1%
South Farr Road
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
02h 03m from Gulfport
Leave By
8:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Gulfport and 91.7 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 166.98 mi (268.73 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4401400, -90.5489900
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Lynchburg (-90.54899, 32.44014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.53
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $23.76 $47.53
Mid-grade $4.15 $26.86 $53.73
Premium $4.56 $29.47 $58.94
Diesel $5.75 $37.20 $74.39

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Lynchburg. The current time is 06:53:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.