How far is Poplarville, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Poplarville, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
48.73 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.91 mi
67.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.73 mi
Kilometers
78.42 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM CDT
Return by in Poplarville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poplarville
2026-04-19T04:17
Arrive Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poplarville
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
Saucier
MS

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

From Poplarville
24.3 mi
00h 31m
To Gulfport
24.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    13.7 mi · 20 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    21.2 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4.5 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 Poplarville 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
18.1 mi · 37%
25th Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saucier
00h 31m from Poplarville
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poplarville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Saucier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Poplarville and 24.4 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poplarville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Saucier

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

23 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

35 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

54 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

74 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poplarville and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 41.91 mi (67.44 km).

Poplarville

#1 Poplarville

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,780
Coordinates30.8401900, -89.5342300
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.534473, 30.84014)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.03
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.51 $13.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.33 $14.65
Premium $4.63 $7.96 $15.91
Diesel $5.42 $9.31 $18.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Poplarville and Gulfport. The current time is 04:17:45.

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.