How far is Gulfport, MS from Taylorsville, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Taylorsville, MS is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.36 mi
03h 22m
Flight
145.14 mi
233.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.14 mi
Kilometers
233.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.36 mi
Kilometers
253.24 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-19T01:00
Arrive Taylorsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sumrall
MS

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Gulfport
78.8 mi
01h 41m
To Taylorsville
78.5 mi
01h 41m

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
70°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MS 469

    2414 ft · 50 sec · MS 469

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Florence Byram Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Florence Byram Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florence Byram Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Florence Byram Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Florence-Byram Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Florence-Byram Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Swinging Bridge Road

    2297 ft · 46 sec · Swinging Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Byram Road

    787 ft · 16 sec · Old Byram Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Siwell Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Siwell Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Terry Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Terry Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Terry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
135 mi · 86%
Florence Byram Road
3.75 mi · 2%
Terry Road
3.05 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Florence-Byram Road
1.41 mi · 1%
South Siwell Road
1 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
01h 41m from Gulfport
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Gulfport and 78.5 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylorsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sumrall

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

16 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

26 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

50 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

87 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 145.14 mi (233.58 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Taylorsville

City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates32.2259800, -90.2387000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Taylorsville (-90.2387, 32.22598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.02 L · about $21.02
Round trip
$42.04
11.1 gal · 42.04 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.02 $42.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.64 $47.27
Premium $4.63 $25.67 $51.34
Diesel $5.42 $30.05 $60.11

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 Taylorsville. The current time is 01:00:28.

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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.