How far is Gulfport, MS from Tutwiler, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Tutwiler, MS is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.28 mi
06h 18m
Flight
263.88 mi
424.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.88 mi
Kilometers
424.68 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.28 mi
Kilometers
475.2 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tutwiler
Fri, Apr 24, 1:24 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Fri, Apr 24, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-23T19:06
Arrive Tutwiler
Fri, Apr 24, 1:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Florence
MS

Town in Mississippi, US

From Gulfport
147.9 mi
03h 09m
To Tutwiler
147.4 mi
03h 09m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    89.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    684 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    958 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Avenue

    1627 ft · 1 min · Hancock Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Front Street

    74 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
143 mi · 49%
US 49W North
90 mi · 30%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 13%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 2%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 1%
I 20 West
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 49W North

Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

89.8 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
263.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
03h 09m from Gulfport
Leave By
11:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Tutwiler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Gulfport and 147.4 miles from Tutwiler.

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

The direct path is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.46 one way or $78.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Tutwiler.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

41 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

70 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

72 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Tutwiler. Straight-line distance: 263.88 mi (424.68 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Tutwiler

City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,401
Coordinates34.0148300, -90.4317600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Tutwiler (-90.43176, 34.01483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.44 L · about $39.46
Round trip
$78.92
20.84 gal · 78.88 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.46 $78.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.38 $88.76
Premium $4.63 $48.19 $96.39
Diesel $5.42 $56.42 $112.85

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Tutwiler. The current time is 19:06:49.

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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.