How far is Gulfport, MS from Wade, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Wade, MS is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.82 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.48 mi
58.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.48 mi
Kilometers
58.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.82 mi
Kilometers
86.62 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wade
Fri, Nov 6, 8:33 AM CST
Return by in Gulfport
Fri, Nov 6, 9:36 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-11-06T07:31
Arrive Wade
Fri, Nov 6, 8:33 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:30 PM CST
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
Gulf Park Estates
MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

From Gulfport
26.9 mi
00h 31m
To Wade
26.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula

    1096 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wade-Vancleave Road

    618 ft · 14 sec · Wade-Vancleave Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wade-Vancleave Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
34.7 mi · 64%
25th Avenue
4.25 mi · 8%
MS 63
0.25 mi
Wade-Vancleave Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Park Estates
00h 31m from Gulfport
Leave By
4:24 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Wade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Gulf Park Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Gulfport and 26.9 miles from Wade.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gulf Park Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gulf Park Estates, 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 Gulf Park Estates.

BUS

Biloxi, MS

12 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

32 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

70 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
RAIL

Picayune

89 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Wade. Straight-line distance: 36.48 mi (58.71 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wade

Wade is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6424200, -88.5697400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Wade (-88.56974, 30.64242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.26
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $7.13 $14.26
Mid-grade $4.22 $8.02 $16.04
Premium $4.62 $8.78 $17.56
Diesel $5.82 $11.05 $22.10

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Wade. The current time is 07:31:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.