Origin
Gulf Hills, MS
Morning in Gulf Hills on Saturday
Local time
7:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2h 51m
Distance
167.2 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulf Hills, MS
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS covers 167.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shore Drive, Ridge Road, Hugh Seymour Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.25 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
83.6 miles from Gulf Hills, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 167.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 167.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shore Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Drive | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Hugh Seymour Lane | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| I 110 | — | — |
| MS 15 | — | — |
| Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway | — | — |
| US 49 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shore Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Hills, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on West el Bonito Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
West el Bonito Drive
2
Turn right onto Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Shore Drive
3
Continue on Shore Drive
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Shore Drive
4
Continue on Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn left
289 ft
·
13 sec
6
Continue on Hugh Seymour Lane
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hugh Seymour Lane
7
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
9
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
11
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
13
Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
15
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
46 min
16
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn straight
10 mi
·
16 min
18
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
19
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
21
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
22
Continue straight
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
23
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
24
Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson
25
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
26
Merge slight right
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 51 North
28
Turn straight onto South State Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
29
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.6 miles from Gulf Hills, MS, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
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 37 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.6 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gulf Hills, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 167.2 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.6 mi from Gulf Hills, MS · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.6 miles from Gulf Hills, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jackson, MS
The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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
$25.25 one way
$50.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.72 | $55.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.41 | $10.70 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Jackson, MS
Morning in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
7:30 AM
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
2h 51m 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 Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS covers 167.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shore Drive, Ridge Road, Hugh Seymour Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.6 miles from Gulf Hills, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.25 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gulf Hills, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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