Philadelphia, MS Road Trips

Drivers starting from Philadelphia, MS have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Philadelphia, MS spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

193 mi

West Gulfport, MS

Quickest Drive

58m

Meridian, MS

Plan Around Philadelphia, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

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

West Gulfport, MS to Philadelphia, MS 193 mi · 3h 54m Southaven, MS to Philadelphia, MS 181.5 mi · 3h 45m Greenville, MS to Philadelphia, MS 149.2 mi · 3h 30m Tupelo, MS to Philadelphia, MS 127.7 mi · 2h 41m

Continue From Philadelphia, MS

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

Philadelphia, MS to West Gulfport, MS 192.7 mi · 3h 54m Philadelphia, MS to Olive Branch, MS 187.1 mi · 3h 55m Philadelphia, MS to Southaven, MS 181.4 mi · 3h 45m Philadelphia, MS to Greenville, MS 149.3 mi · 3h 30m

Trips from Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia, MS to West Gulfport, MS

192.7 mi 3h 54m

Philadelphia, MS to Olive Branch, MS

187.1 mi 3h 55m

Philadelphia, MS to Southaven, MS

181.4 mi 3h 45m

Philadelphia, MS to Greenville, MS

149.3 mi 3h 30m

Philadelphia, MS to Tupelo, MS

127.7 mi 2h 41m

Philadelphia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

122.7 mi 2h 35m

Philadelphia, MS to Jackson, MS

80 mi 1h 46m

Philadelphia, MS to Brandon, MS

72.5 mi 1h 40m

Philadelphia, MS to Starkville, MS

59.2 mi 1h 21m

Philadelphia, MS to Meridian, MS

38.8 mi 58m

Driving from Philadelphia, MS

On average, trips departing from Philadelphia, MS run 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 36m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 193 miles (3h 55m), while the shortest is just 39 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Philadelphia, MS most often head toward West Gulfport, MS (192.7 mi, 3h 54m), Olive Branch, MS (187.1 mi, 3h 55m), Southaven, MS (181.4 mi, 3h 45m), Greenville, MS (149.3 mi, 3h 30m), and Tupelo, MS (127.7 mi, 2h 41m). 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 121-mile trip from Philadelphia, MS, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Philadelphia, MS and 6 routes heading into Philadelphia, MS, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 39 to 193 miles.

The longest mapped route from Philadelphia, MS covers 193 miles and takes approximately 3h 55m. Shorter options start at just 39 miles.

The average route from Philadelphia, MS runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Philadelphia, MS costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Philadelphia, MS include West Gulfport, MS, Olive Branch, MS, Southaven, MS and Greenville, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.