Drive or Fly: West Gulfport, MS to Carthage, MS?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for GPT–JAN. At 176 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 59m
Distance
176.7 mi
Total Cost
$74
CO2
71 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 34m
20m in the air
Air Distance
163 mi
Total Cost
$127
CO2
42 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between GPT and JAN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 59m | 3h 34m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $74 | $127 |
| Carbon footprint | 71 kg CO2 | 42 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 49, MS 35, US 49; MS 42
via US 49, MS 13, MS 16
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from West Gulfport, MS to Carthage, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.