How far is Gulfport, MS from Plantersville, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Plantersville, MS is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Plantersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Plantersville.
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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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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
15 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Verona, Plantersville
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
132 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Road 814
2.1 mi · 4 min · Road 814
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Continue on Central Street
3093 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2772 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Pinecrest Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Pinecrest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pinecrest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Plantersville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Plantersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Plantersville?
The road trip is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Gulfport and 150 miles from Plantersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Plantersville.
Stop Ideas Near Meridian
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 Meridian.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Plantersville. Straight-line distance: 266.91 mi (429.55 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 Plantersville
City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,125 |
| Coordinates | 34.2134400, -88.6645000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plantersville (-88.6645, 34.21344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $40.14 | $80.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.15 | $90.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.03 | $98.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.40 | $114.80 |
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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