How far is Vancleave, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Vancleave, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.51 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.94 mi
43.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.94 mi
Kilometers
43.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.15 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Vancleave
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancleave
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vancleave
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Martin
MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

From Vancleave
17.7 mi
00h 20m
To Gulfport
17.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    139 m · 8 sec

  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 Vancleave 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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 South
0.32 mi · 1%
25th Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Martin
00h 20m from Vancleave
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vancleave and Sunny near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Martin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Vancleave and 17.8 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancleave and Sunny near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Martin

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

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

BUS

Biloxi, MS

5 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

22 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

78 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
RAIL

Picayune

78 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancleave and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.35 km).

Vancleave

#1 Vancleave

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,886
Coordinates30.5404700, -88.6875200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 57 (-88.687654, 30.540469)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.32 $10.65
Premium $4.63 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.42 $6.77 $13.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancleave and Gulfport. The current time is 02:24:13.

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.