How far is Rawls Springs, MS from Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Rawls Springs, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rawls Springs and Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rawls Springs and Gulfport.
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Start on Archie Smith Road
20 m · 8 sec · Archie Smith Road
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Turn left onto Rawls Springs Road
857 ft · 24 sec · Rawls Springs Road
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Turn right
2310 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on 25th Avenue
66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rawls Springs and Gulfport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Rawls Springs and Mostly Clear near Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rawls Springs to Gulfport?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Rawls Springs and 38.3 miles from Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rawls Springs and Mostly Clear near Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wiggins.
Gulfport, MS
Hattiesburg station
Biloxi, MS
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rawls Springs and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 71.94 mi (115.77 km).
#1 Rawls Springs
Rawls Springs is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3807300, -89.3714500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulfport
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,438 |
| Coordinates | 30.3674200, -89.0928200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $11.38 | $22.75 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $12.46 | $24.91 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $15.66 | $31.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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