How far is Gulfport, MS from Winona, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Winona, MS is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.78 mi
04h 57m
Flight
218.4 mi
351.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.4 mi
Kilometers
351.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.78 mi
Kilometers
398.76 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona
Thu, May 14, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-05-13T21:57
Arrive Winona
Thu, May 14, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 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
Mendenhall
MS

City in Mississippi

From Gulfport
124.1 mi
02h 28m
To Winona
123.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Greenwood, Winona

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    151 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2753 ft · 53 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Middleton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middleton Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Applegate Street

    1872 ft · 38 sec · North Applegate Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Summit Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Vine Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Vine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
143 mi · 58%
Jackson
91.4 mi · 37%
Middleton Road
1 mi
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.52 mi
Summit Street
0.43 mi
North Applegate Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 38m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
218.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendenhall
02h 28m from Gulfport
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Winona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Gulfport and 123.7 miles from Winona.

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

The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

69 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

76 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Winona. Straight-line distance: 218.4 mi (351.48 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Winona

City in Mississippi, United States

Population3,830
Coordinates33.4820700, -89.7281400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Winona (-89.72814, 33.48207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.1 L · about $33.10
Round trip
$66.20
17.48 gal · 66.2 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.10 $66.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.22 $74.45
Premium $4.63 $40.42 $80.85
Diesel $5.42 $47.33 $94.65

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Winona. The current time is 21:57:46.

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.