Carthage, MS Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Carthage, MS works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 110-mile quick runs to 322-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Carthage, MS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: 大董

Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

322.4 mi

Olive Branch, MS

Quickest Drive

1h 59m

Jackson, MS

Plan Around Carthage, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Carthage, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Olive Branch, MS to Carthage, MS 315.7 mi · 6h 4m Gulfport, MS to Carthage, MS 218.5 mi · 4h 12m West Gulfport, MS to Carthage, MS 216.1 mi · 4h 8m Meridian, MS to Carthage, MS 209.1 mi · 4h 1m

Continue From Carthage, MS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Carthage, MS to Olive Branch, MS 322.4 mi · 6h 8m Carthage, MS to Horn Lake, MS 316.4 mi · 5h 59m Carthage, MS to Biloxi, MS 230.2 mi · 4h 26m Carthage, MS to Gulfport, MS 217.9 mi · 4h 12m

Trips from Carthage, MS

Carthage, MS to Olive Branch, MS

322.4 mi 6h 8m

Carthage, MS to Horn Lake, MS

316.4 mi 5h 59m

Carthage, MS to Biloxi, MS

230.2 mi 4h 26m

Carthage, MS to Gulfport, MS

217.9 mi 4h 12m

Carthage, MS to West Gulfport, MS

215.4 mi 4h 7m

Carthage, MS to Meridian, MS

209.2 mi 4h 1m

Carthage, MS to Greenville, MS

158.2 mi 3h 43m

Carthage, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

148.6 mi 3h 9m

Carthage, MS to Jackson, MS

109.6 mi 1h 59m

Driving from Carthage, MS

The typical drive from Carthage, MS covers about 214 miles and takes around 4h 12m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 322 miles (6h 8m), while the shortest is just 110 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Carthage, MS most often head toward Olive Branch, MS (322.4 mi, 6h 8m), Horn Lake, MS (316.4 mi, 5h 59m), Biloxi, MS (230.2 mi, 4h 26m), Gulfport, MS (217.9 mi, 4h 12m), and West Gulfport, MS (215.4 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 214-mile trip from Carthage, MS, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Carthage, MS and 6 routes heading into Carthage, MS, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 110 to 322 miles.

The longest mapped route from Carthage, MS covers 322 miles and takes approximately 6h 8m. Shorter options start at just 110 miles.

The average route from Carthage, MS runs about 214 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 214-mile trip from Carthage, MS costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Carthage, MS include Olive Branch, MS, Horn Lake, MS, Biloxi, MS and Gulfport, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.