Trip from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

164 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 15m ★

6 AM

3h 27m

8 AM

3h 51m

10 AM

3h 36m

12 PM

3h 33m

3 PM

3h 37m

5 PM

3h 50m

8 PM

3h 20m

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

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Gulf Hills, MS

Siarhei Nester

Trip Overview

The drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS covers 164 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.1 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82 miles from Gulf Hills, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 49	135.1 mi	2h 46m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway	20.4 mi	23m
I 10	2.2 mi	2m
Washington Avenue	1.9 mi	3m
South State Street	1.3 mi	2m
I 20	0.3 mi	<1m
East Pearl Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Ridge Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 49 — 135.1 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Hills, MS and Jackson, MS.

Start on West el Bonito Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · West el Bonito Drive

Turn right onto Shore Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Shore Drive

Continue on Shore Drive

192 ft · 8 sec · Shore Drive

Continue on Ridge Road

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Ridge Road

Turn left

288 ft · 12 sec

Continue on Hugh Seymour Lane

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Hugh Seymour Lane

Turn left onto MS 609

1.9 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto I 10

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 46D-B Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 46C Toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

Merge onto MS 15; MS 67

20 mi · 23 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

Merge onto US 49

40 mi · 46 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 49

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 49

10 mi · 16 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

5.3 mi · 6 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 49

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 49

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49

Toward Jackson

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 49

Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49

0.3 mi · 25 sec · I 20; I 55; US 49

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 51 North

Turn straight onto US 51

1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

Turn left onto East Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

Arrive at destination

East Pearl Street

Trip Plan

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 82 miles from Gulf Hills, MS, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.1 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 36 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gulf Hills, 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 Gulf Hills, MS

This is one driving day of about 164 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Gulf Hills, 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 US 49 for about 135.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hattiesburg, MS

82 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.

Popular next leg

Hattiesburg, MS to Jackson, MS

90.1 mi · 1h 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Wiggins, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hattiesburg, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82 miles from Gulf Hills, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bougie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.3

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16017159972

Visit website

Mosaic Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 164

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Coffee Prose Midtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

1.6 mi

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

2.6 mi

Bougie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.3

Florence, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16017159972

Visit website

Mosaic Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12288189885

Visit website

Northshore Specialty Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 164

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16014149847

Visit website

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 164

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Coffee Prose Midtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 164

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17692080230

Visit website

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 164

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

Visit website

The Espresso Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 152.3

Richland, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17692358869

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

+18773862273

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283867111

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18007252239

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 164

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16015766920

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Shore Drive

Turn right onto Shore Drive

Navigation decision point

5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 46D-B Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air...

5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 46C Toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

26.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.77 one way

$49.54 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$27.19	$54.38
premium	$4.56	$29.44	$58.87
diesel	$5.61	$36.21	$72.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.2	$17.22	$7.87
Efficient EV	41	$14.35	$6.56
EV Truck/SUV	65.6	$22.96	$10.50

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gulf Hills, MS

Afternoon in Gulf Hills on Saturday

Local time

1:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, MS

Afternoon in Jackson on Saturday

Local time

1:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 27m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 164

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

164 mi in 3h 27m, mostly highway — 135.1 mi of that is on US 49.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 135.1 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Shore Drive.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 164 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Shore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 164 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 135.1 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jackson, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Jackson, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Bougie Coffee Company

Urban Foxes

Bougie Coffee Company

Mosaic Restaurant & Bar

Northshore Specialty Coffee

Urban Foxes

Coffee Prose Midtown

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

The Espresso Bar

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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Tesla Destination Charger

Eaton Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

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Museum of Mississippi History

Cathead Distillery

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Merci Train

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gulf Hills, MS

Jackson, MS

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 27m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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