How far is Taylorsville, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Taylorsville, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.31 mi
02h 02m
Flight
102.95 mi
165.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.95 mi
Kilometers
165.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.31 mi
Kilometers
187.18 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Fri, Nov 6, 4:23 PM CST
Return by in Taylorsville
Fri, Nov 6, 6:26 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorsville
2026-11-06T14:21
Arrive Gulfport
Fri, Nov 6, 4:23 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CST

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylorsville
9:30 PM CST
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
Purvis
MS

Small city in Mississippi, U.

From Taylorsville
57.7 mi
01h 01m
To Gulfport
58.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    991 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Welcome Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Welcome Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pine Street

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg

    1327 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorsville 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 South
23.4 mi · 20%
Pine Street
10.4 mi · 9%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 7%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
I 59 South
0.36 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purvis
01h 01m from Taylorsville
Leave By
2:24 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Purvis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Taylorsville and 58.7 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:24 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Purvis

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

24 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

28 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

67 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

73 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 102.95 mi (165.69 km).

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#1 Taylorsville

Taylorsville is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8296000, -89.4281200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-89.428118, 31.829773)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.67
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $15.33 $30.67
Mid-grade $4.21 $17.32 $34.63
Premium $4.61 $18.96 $37.92
Diesel $5.80 $23.83 $47.67

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorsville and Gulfport. The current time is 14:21:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.