Trip from Carthage, MS to Gulfport, MS

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

217.9 mi

351 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 59m ★

6 AM

4h 13m

8 AM

4h 39m

10 AM

4h 22m

12 PM

4h 19m

3 PM

4h 23m

5 PM

4h 38m

8 PM

4h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Carthage, MS

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Gulfport, MS

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Carthage to the Gulf Coast, this 217.9-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Mississippi. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 12 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip if you get an early start. You will primarily navigate via West Florida Republic Parkway, I-55, and US-98. With a fuel budget of approximately $33, the route is economically friendly for a single day of travel. Since both locations are situated in the Southeast, the transition from the interior of the state to the coast is seamless. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the heart of the state to the Gulfport shoreline efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

109 miles from Carthage, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 95% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm, particularly during the longest stretch of 48.2 miles on the West Florida Republic Parkway. The drive feels purposeful and efficient, lacking the frequent stops of local surface streets. While the interstate segments offer a fast-paced environment, the transition to US-98 allows for a change in scenery as you head toward the coast. Behind the wheel, you can expect a steady, reliable experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Florida Republic Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 55. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Carthage Point Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 217.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Carthage Point Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 125.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | Carthage Point Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Carthage Point Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

39.1 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 12 East: Slidell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 29A Toward I 12 East: Slidell

125.7 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

213.1 mi into trip | ~4h 3m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway	48.2 mi	51m
I 55	43.2 mi	46m
US 98	43.2 mi	48m
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway	39.3 mi	42m
US 84	28.3 mi	32m
Seargent Prentiss Drive	6.4 mi	7m
US 49	4.3 mi	7m
Carthage Point Road	2.3 mi	8m

Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 48.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carthage, MS and Gulfport, MS.

Start on this road

45 ft · 2 sec · this road

Turn straight onto Carthage Point Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Carthage Point Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Carthage Point Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Carthage Point Road

Turn straight onto Lower Woodville Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Lower Woodville Road

Turn right onto Highland Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · Highland Boulevard

Turn left onto US 61

6.4 mi · 7 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

Take the exit onto US 84

28 mi · 32 min · US 84

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight left at fork

167 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto US 98; MS 184

0.6 mi · 43 sec · US 98; MS 184

Turn right onto US 98

29 mi · 32 min · US 98

Take the exit onto US 98

14 mi · 14 min · US 98

Continue on I 55

43 mi · 46 min · I 55

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 29A Toward I 12 East: Slidell

Merge onto I 12

47 mi · 50 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 12

0.7 mi · 43 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway

Exit 85C Toward I 10: Bay Saint Louis

Merge onto I 10

39 mi · 42 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport

Turn straight onto US 49

4.3 mi · 7 min · US 49

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 49

215 ft · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

Arrive at destination

US 49

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 12-minute commute, plan for at least one well-timed stop to break up the monotony of the highway. Since you are covering significant mileage, filling your tank before departing Carthage helps you stay within your $33 fuel estimate without needing to hunt for stations mid-stretch. Because 95% of this route is on major highways, keep a close eye on traffic patterns along I-55, as volume can fluctuate depending on the time of day. Flexibility is your best asset here; since the entire trip is designed as a one-day excursion, leaving mid-morning often helps you bypass the heaviest rush-hour congestion on the busier segments of the road.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 109 miles from Carthage, MS, or about 2h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109 miles or 2h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Carthage, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Carthage, MS

This is one driving day of about 217.9 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carthage, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on West Florida Republic Parkway for about 48.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109 mi from Carthage, MS · 2h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Central, LA

109 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

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109 miles from Carthage, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gulfport, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.31 one way

$66.62 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$36.54	$73.07
premium	$4.61	$39.55	$79.10
diesel	$5.64	$48.41	$96.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.4	0	$22.88	$10.46
Efficient EV	54.5	0	$19.07	$8.72
EV Truck/SUV	87.2	1	$30.51	$13.95

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Carthage, MS

Evening in Carthage on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gulfport, MS

Evening in Gulfport on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

84°F

Central, LA

109 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 12m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Carthage, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 217.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, I 55, US 98. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109 miles from Carthage, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Carthage, MS to Gulfport, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Carthage, MS to Gulfport, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gulfport, MS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Carthage, MS

Gulfport, MS

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 12m on the road

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