How far is Plantersville, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Plantersville, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
301.01 mi
04h 50m
Flight
266.91 mi
429.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.91 mi
Kilometers
429.55 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.01 mi
Kilometers
484.43 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 PM CDT
Return by in Plantersville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plantersville
2026-04-15T12:02
Arrive Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plantersville
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
Meridian
MS

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

From Plantersville
150.4 mi
02h 25m
To Gulfport
150.6 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
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 Plantersville and Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pinecrest Avenue

    49 m · 14 sec · Pinecrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2772 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    3093 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Road 814

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Road 814

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

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

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

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

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    2689 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  20. 20

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plantersville 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 32%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 21%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King Drive
13.6 mi · 5%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Road 814
2.21 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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
266.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
02h 25m from Plantersville
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plantersville and Sunny near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Plantersville and 150.6 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.22 one way or $80.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

85 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

102 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plantersville and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 266.91 mi (429.55 km).

Plantersville

#1 Plantersville

City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,125
Coordinates34.2134400, -88.6645000
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Pinecrest Avenue (-88.664577, 34.213279)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.21 L · about $40.22
Round trip
$80.44
21.24 gal · 80.42 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.22 $80.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.23 $90.46
Premium $4.63 $49.12 $98.24
Diesel $5.42 $57.51 $115.01

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 Plantersville and Gulfport. The current time is 12:02:37.

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.