How far is Mendenhall, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Mendenhall, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
128.02 mi
02h 13m
Flight
119.36 mi
192.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.36 mi
Kilometers
192.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.02 mi
Kilometers
206.03 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Sat, May 23, 4:32 PM CDT
Return by in Mendenhall
Sat, May 23, 6:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendenhall
2026-05-23T14:18
Arrive Gulfport
Sat, May 23, 4:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendenhall
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
Hattiesburg
MS

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

From Mendenhall
63.9 mi
01h 06m
To Gulfport
64.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Maud Avenue

    159 m · 25 sec · West Maud Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mitchell Street

    137 m · 19 sec · Mitchell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    50.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 6%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Mitchell Street
1.58 mi · 1%
I 59 South
0.36 mi
US 49
0.3 mi
Multi Purpose Center
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

57.9 mi · 01h 09m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hattiesburg
01h 06m from Mendenhall
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Mendenhall and 64.1 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

11 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

43 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

97 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendenhall and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 119.36 mi (192.09 km).

Mendenhall

#1 Mendenhall

City in Mississippi

Population2,393
Coordinates31.9618200, -89.8700800
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maud Avenue (-89.870082, 31.961812)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.25 $38.50
Premium $4.63 $20.90 $41.81
Diesel $5.42 $24.48 $48.95

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 Mendenhall and Gulfport. The current time is 14:18:48.

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.