How far is Natchez, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Natchez, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
213.35 mi
03h 31m
Flight
159.77 mi
257.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.77 mi
Kilometers
257.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.35 mi
Kilometers
343.36 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Sun, May 24, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Natchez
Sun, May 24, 6:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Natchez
2026-05-24T11:52
Arrive Gulfport
Sun, May 24, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Natchez
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
Osyka
MS

Human settlement in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Natchez
106.6 mi
01h 45m
To Gulfport
106.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pearl Street

    118 m · 21 sec · South Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1435 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3187 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

    39.3 mi · 42 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

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

    2617 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Devereaux Drive
90 mi · 42%
West Florida Republic Parkway
48.2 mi · 23%
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
39.3 mi · 18%
Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 1%
US 49 South
0.5 mi
I 12 East
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

47.5 mi · 00h 51m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osyka
01h 45m from Natchez
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Natchez and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Osyka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Natchez and 106.8 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Natchez and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Osyka

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

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

RAIL

McComb

27 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

55 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

64 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

91 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Natchez and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 159.77 mi (257.13 km).

Natchez

#1 Natchez

County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States

Population14,362
Coordinates31.5601700, -91.4032900
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pearl Street (-91.403278, 31.560193)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.5 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
15.06 gal · 57 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.63 $34.83 $69.65
Diesel $5.42 $40.77 $81.55

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Natchez and Gulfport. The current time is 11:52:46.

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.