How far is Raleigh, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Raleigh, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
131.09 mi
02h 19m
Flight
117.88 mi
189.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.88 mi
Kilometers
189.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.09 mi
Kilometers
210.97 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-12T19:48
Arrive Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Raleigh
65.5 mi
01h 09m
To Gulfport
65.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvarena Avenue

    52 m · 7 sec · Sylvarena Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    10 mi · 15 min · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.7 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oak Street
10 mi · 8%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 6%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.07 mi · 2%
I 59 South
0.36 mi
US 49
0.3 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 09m from Raleigh
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Raleigh and 65.6 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 117.88 mi (189.71 km).

Raleigh

#1 Raleigh

Town in Mississippi

Population1,390
Coordinates32.0334900, -89.5222900
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvarena Avenue (-89.522327, 32.033516)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.07
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.53 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.72 $39.44
Premium $4.63 $21.41 $42.83
Diesel $5.42 $25.07 $50.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Gulfport. The current time is 19:48:52.

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.