How far is Gulfport, MS from Richton, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Richton, MS is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.94 mi
02h 00m
Flight
68.44 mi
110.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.44 mi
Kilometers
110.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.94 mi
Kilometers
147.96 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Richton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
46 mi
01h 00m
To Richton
45.9 mi
01h 00m

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 SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    2525 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    152 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    609 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Buck Creek Road

    2077 ft · 42 sec · Buck Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Augusta Road

    12 mi · 21 min · Old Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bay Avenue

    127 m · 20 sec · Bay Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pecan Street

    724 ft · 24 sec · Pecan Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · Dogwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
62.3 mi · 68%
US 98 East
15 mi · 16%
Old Augusta Road
12 mi · 13%
Buck Creek Road
0.39 mi
Pecan Street
0.14 mi
Bay Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

25th Avenue

Start on 25th Avenue

60.1 mi · 01h 14m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
01h 00m from Gulfport
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Richton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Gulfport and 45.9 miles from Richton.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Richton. Straight-line distance: 68.44 mi (110.15 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Richton

City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates31.3493400, -88.9400500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Richton (-88.94005, 31.34934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $12.27
Round trip
$24.54
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.27 $24.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.80 $27.60
Premium $4.63 $14.99 $29.97
Diesel $5.42 $17.54 $35.09

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 Richton. The current time is 02:25:53.

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.