How far is Gulfport, MS from Marion, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Marion, MS is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
165.98 mi
03h 14m
Flight
144.05 mi
231.82 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Gulfport.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.05 mi
Kilometers
231.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.98 mi
Kilometers
267.12 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, May 3, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sun, May 3, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-05-03T06:04
Arrive Marion
Sun, May 3, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:30 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

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
Petal
MS

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

From Gulfport
83.1 mi
01h 37m
To Marion
82.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 39 North: DeKalb

    2010 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dale Drive

    3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Highway 45 North

    3 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 45 North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Alamutcha Street

    1323 ft · 1 min · Alamutcha Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Drive

    15 m · 4 sec · Marion Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alamutcha Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Alamutcha Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alamutcha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 53%
25th Avenue
65.3 mi · 39%
I 59 North
7.36 mi · 4%
Old Highway 45 North
3.04 mi · 2%
MS 39 North
1.03 mi · 1%
Dale Drive
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petal
01h 37m from Gulfport
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Gulfport and Mostly Clear near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Gulfport and 82.8 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Gulfport and Mostly Clear near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Petal

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

3 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

12 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

40 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

100 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Marion. Straight-line distance: 144.05 mi (231.82 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Marion

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Population1,482
Coordinates32.4173600, -88.6478200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Marion (-88.64782, 32.41736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $4.63 $27.10 $54.21
Diesel $5.42 $31.73 $63.46

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Marion. The current time is 06:04:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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