How far is Iuka, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Iuka, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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
365.81 mi
05h 56m
Flight
311.54 mi
501.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.54 mi
Kilometers
501.37 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.81 mi
Kilometers
588.71 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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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 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Fri, May 1, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Iuka
Fri, May 1, 5:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iuka
2026-05-01T05:08
Arrive Gulfport
Fri, May 1, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iuka
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
De Kalb
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Iuka
183.1 mi
02h 58m
To Gulfport
182.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Eastport Street

    53 m · 10 sec · East Eastport Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1040 ft · 48 sec · South Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Quitman Street

    2654 ft · 58 sec · East Quitman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Battleground Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Battleground Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1246 ft · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 72 West: Corinth

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 365: Cairo, Miss., Savannah, Tenn.

    633 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    33.1 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 27%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 18%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 15%
US 45 South
46.7 mi · 13%
US 72 West
7.4 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

88.7 mi · 01h 36m

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
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
311.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Kalb
02h 58m from Iuka
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Iuka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

De Kalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.1 miles from Iuka and 182.7 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.89 one way or $97.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Iuka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near De Kalb

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

112 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iuka and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 311.54 mi (501.37 km).

Iuka

#1 Iuka

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,928
Coordinates34.8117600, -88.1900400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Eastport Street (-88.189994, 34.811941)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.91 gal
48.86 L · about $48.89
Round trip
$97.78
25.82 gal · 97.72 L
Estimated CO2
114.7 kg one way
Round trip: 229.5 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.89 $97.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.98 $109.97
Premium $4.63 $59.71 $119.42
Diesel $5.42 $69.91 $139.82

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Iuka and Gulfport. The current time is 05:08:42.

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.