Origin
Carriere, MS
Evening in Carriere on Thursday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carriere, MS to Gulfport, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carriere, MS
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Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carriere, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Shuttle Parkway, State Highway 607 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 60.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Shuttle Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Shuttle Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Spac...
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 11
Turn left onto US 11
Navigation decision point
4
24.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Carriere, MS to Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
56 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| Shuttle Parkway | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 607 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| MS 43 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| US 11 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US 49 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Highway 43 North | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old Hwy 11 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 30.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carriere, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on Railroad Street
229 ft
·
11 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto Old Hwy 11
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old Hwy 11
3
Turn right onto Camellia Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Camellia Road
4
Turn left onto US 11
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 11
5
Turn left onto MS 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 43 North
6
Take the ramp onto MS 43
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
MS 43
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
8
Keep slight left at fork
75 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto US 11
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 11
10
Continue on State Highway 607
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 607
11
Continue on Shuttle Parkway
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Shuttle Parkway
12
Continue on MS 607
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MS 607
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
14
Merge onto I 10
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 10
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
16
Turn straight onto US 49
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 49
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
25th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
US 49
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Carriere, MS · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Carriere, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gulfport, MS
The final approach into Gulfport, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.20 one way
$18.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gulfport, MS
Evening in Gulfport on Thursday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carriere, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Shuttle Parkway, State Highway 607. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Carriere, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Carriere, MS to Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
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