How far is Kiln, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Kiln, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.55 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.55 mi
Kilometers
42.73 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 PM CDT
Return by in Kiln
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kiln
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kiln
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pass Christian
MS

City in the U.

From Kiln
14.7 mi
00h 16m
To Gulfport
11.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kiln Delisle Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Kiln Delisle Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1663 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport

    2617 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kiln Delisle Road
19.9 mi · 75%
US 49 South
0.5 mi · 2%
25th Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Kiln Delisle Road

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pass Christian
00h 16m from Kiln
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kiln and Sunny near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pass Christian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Kiln and 11.8 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pass Christian

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

19 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

36 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

48 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

52 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kiln and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.15 km).

Kiln

#1 Kiln

Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi

Population2,238
Coordinates30.4090800, -89.4350500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Kiln Delisle Road (-89.43507, 30.409033)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.12
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.56 $7.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.00 $8.01
Premium $4.63 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.42 $5.09 $10.18

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kiln and Gulfport. The current time is 17:17:29.

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.