How far is Gulfport, MS from Yazoo City, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Yazoo City, MS is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.85 mi
04h 15m
Flight
188.44 mi
303.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.44 mi
Kilometers
303.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.85 mi
Kilometers
328.06 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 5:03 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sat, May 23, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-05-23T12:48
Arrive Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 5:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Collins
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
102.1 mi
02h 07m
To Yazoo City
101.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Yazoo City.

  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 left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    36.1 mi · 43 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1677 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Canal Street

    1216 ft · 40 sec · East Canal Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1484 ft · 46 sec · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
143 mi · 70%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
36.1 mi · 18%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 3%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
I 20 West
2.71 mi · 1%
East Broadway Street
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

25th Avenue

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collins
02h 07m from Gulfport
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Yazoo City?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Gulfport and 101.8 miles from Yazoo City.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Stop Ideas Near Collins

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

33 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

41 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

44 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Yazoo City. Straight-line distance: 188.44 mi (303.26 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Yazoo City

#2 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.23 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.46
14.38 gal · 54.46 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.23 $54.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.63 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.42 $38.93 $77.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Yazoo City. The current time is 12:48:14.

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.