How far is Gulfport, MS from Tchula, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Tchula, MS is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
229.45 mi
04h 47m
Flight
205.54 mi
330.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.54 mi
Kilometers
330.78 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.45 mi
Kilometers
369.26 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tchula
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Tchula
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Magee
MS

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Gulfport
114.9 mi
02h 23m
To Tchula
114.5 mi
02h 23m

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
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens

    1113 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto MS 17

    12.9 mi · 19 min · MS 17

  15. 15

    Continue on Yazoo Street

    2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    89 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carrollton Street

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Blake Street

    117 m · 23 sec · Blake Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    68 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
143 mi · 63%
Jackson
50.6 mi · 22%
MS 17
13.1 mi · 6%
Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 5%
Yazoo Street
0.51 mi
Martin Luther King Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

25th Avenue

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magee
02h 23m from Gulfport
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Tchula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Gulfport and 114.5 miles from Tchula.

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

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Magee

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

61 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

62 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

63 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Tchula. Straight-line distance: 205.54 mi (330.78 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Tchula

Town of the United States

Population1,905
Coordinates33.1829000, -90.2228600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Tchula (-90.22286, 33.1829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.35
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.67 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.50 $69.00
Premium $4.63 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.42 $43.86 $87.72

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 Tchula. The current time is 02:08:57.

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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.