How far is Gulfport, MS from Quitman, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Quitman, MS is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.74 mi
02h 55m
Flight
117.57 mi
189.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.57 mi
Kilometers
189.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.74 mi
Kilometers
232.93 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Gulfport
72.5 mi
01h 27m
To Quitman
72.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 18: Pachuta, Rose Hill

    1340 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West Depot Street

    545 ft · 18 sec · West Depot Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Archusa Avenue

    791 ft · 13 sec · South Archusa Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Archusa Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
66.4 mi · 46%
25th Avenue
65.3 mi · 45%
I 59 North
0.8 mi · 1%
MS 18
0.25 mi
South Archusa Avenue
0.15 mi
West Depot Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

66.4 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 27m from Gulfport
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Quitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Gulfport and 72.3 miles from Quitman.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Sunny near Quitman.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Quitman. Straight-line distance: 117.57 mi (189.21 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Quitman

Human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates32.0401500, -88.7281000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Quitman (-88.7281, 32.04015)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.33 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.70
10.22 gal · 38.66 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.35 $38.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.76 $43.53
Premium $4.63 $23.63 $47.27
Diesel $5.42 $27.67 $55.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Quitman. The current time is 05:44:08.

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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.