How far is Gulfport, MS from Mound Bayou, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Mound Bayou, MS is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.74 mi
06h 08m
Flight
260.73 mi
419.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.73 mi
Kilometers
419.61 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.74 mi
Kilometers
461.47 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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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 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mound Bayou
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Mound Bayou
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Florence
MS

Town in Mississippi, US

From Gulfport
143.6 mi
03h 04m
To Mound Bayou
143.2 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Mound Bayou.

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue

    13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Highway 61

    16.2 mi · 23 min · South Highway 61

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2430 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on South Dr Martin L King Jr Drive

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Dr Martin L King Jr Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
143 mi · 50%
US 49W North
46.7 mi · 16%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 14%
South Highway 61
16.2 mi · 6%
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 5%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 2%
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
03h 04m from Gulfport
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gulfport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mound Bayou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Mound Bayou?

The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Gulfport and 143.2 miles from Mound Bayou.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 $38.32 one way or $76.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gulfport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mound Bayou.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

41 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

70 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

72 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Mound Bayou. Straight-line distance: 260.73 mi (419.61 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mound Bayou

#2 Mound Bayou

City in Mississippi, United States

Population1,341
Coordinates33.8781700, -90.7273200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Mound Bayou (-90.72732, 33.87817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.3 L · about $38.32
Round trip
$76.65
20.24 gal · 76.6 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.32 $76.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.10 $86.20
Premium $4.63 $46.81 $93.61
Diesel $5.42 $54.80 $109.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Mound Bayou. The current time is 04:23:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.