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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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 04h 47m.
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 Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
1113 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto MS 17
12.9 mi · 19 min · MS 17
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Continue on Yazoo Street
2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
89 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
562 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blake Street
117 m · 23 sec · Blake Street
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Turn left
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Tchula.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Magee.
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Tchula. Straight-line distance: 205.54 mi (330.78 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 Tchula
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -90.2228600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tchula (-90.22286, 33.1829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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