How far is Gulfport, MS from North Tunica, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to North Tunica, MS is about 356 miles (572.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
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 Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and North Tunica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and North Tunica.
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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
169.8 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs
1065 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2679 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 4
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Highway 4
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Prichard Road
605 ft · 19 sec · Prichard Road
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Turn right onto Sears Avenue
146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue
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Turn left onto Gay Street
42 m · 6 sec · Gay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and North Tunica.
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
170 mi · 03h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulfport and Patchy Fog near North Tunica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to North Tunica?
The road trip is about 356 miles (572.9 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.3 miles from Gulfport and 177.7 miles from North Tunica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 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 $47.56 one way or $95.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulfport and Patchy Fog near North Tunica.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and North Tunica. Straight-line distance: 308.63 mi (496.69 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 North Tunica
Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 34.7009300, -90.3781500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tunica (-90.37815, 34.70093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.56 | $95.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.49 | $106.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.09 | $116.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.01 | $136.02 |
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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