How far is Gulfport, MS from Waynesboro, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Waynesboro, MS is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.56 mi
02h 36m
Flight
94.13 mi
151.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.13 mi
Kilometers
151.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.56 mi
Kilometers
214.94 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Wed, May 13, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-05-12T20:58
Arrive Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:30 PM CDT
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
Lucedale
MS

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Gulfport
66.9 mi
01h 18m
To Waynesboro
66.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Azalea Drive

    1427 ft · 28 sec · Azalea Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 63
38.7 mi · 29%
I 10 East
34.7 mi · 26%
25th Avenue
4.25 mi · 3%
Azalea Drive
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucedale
01h 18m from Gulfport
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Lucedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Gulfport and 66.7 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gulfport and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lucedale

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

55 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

60 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Biloxi, MS

65 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

73 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 94.13 mi (151.49 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Waynesboro

City in Mississippi

Population4,866
Coordinates31.6748800, -88.6461500
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Waynesboro (-88.64615, 31.67488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.06 $40.12
Premium $4.63 $21.78 $43.57
Diesel $5.42 $25.50 $51.01

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Waynesboro. The current time is 20:58:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.