Trip from Gulfport, MS to Carriere, MS

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, Texas Flat Road, US 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Gulfport, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

55.5 mi

89 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gulfport, MS to Carriere, MS covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Texas Flat Road, US 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 55.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Texas Flat Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 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 13 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 20.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Texas Flat Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 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 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West: New Orleans

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 10 West: New Orleans

5

25.1 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune

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

Toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Pi...

4

25.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

27.4 mi into trip | ~33m in | Texas Flat Road

Turn left onto Texas Flat Road

Navigation decision point

4

55 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | Old Hwy 11

At end of road, turn left onto Old Hwy 11

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Gulfport, MS and Carriere, MS, road signs point toward Kiln and Picayune.

Kiln

25.1 mi in | ~30m

Picayune

25.1 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	20.3 mi	21m
Texas Flat Road	13.4 mi	23m
US 11	10.2 mi	15m
25th Avenue	4.6 mi	7m
State Highway 607	3.7 mi	4m
MS 43	1.9 mi	2m
Old Hwy 11	0.5 mi	<1m
Camellia Road	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 20.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 49

4.6 mi · 7 min · 25th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

2

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 10 West: New Orleans

3

Merge onto I 10

20 mi · 21 min · I 10

4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune

5

Keep slight right at fork

252 ft · 6 sec

6

Turn straight onto MS 43; MS 603

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 43; MS 603

7

Turn left onto Texas Flat Road

13 mi · 23 min · Texas Flat Road

8

Turn right onto MS 607

3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 607

9

Continue on US 11

10 mi · 15 min · US 11

10

Turn right onto Camellia Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Camellia Road

11

At end of road, turn left onto Old Hwy 11

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Old Hwy 11

12

Turn left onto Railroad Street

229 ft · 10 sec · Railroad Street

13

Arrive at destination

Railroad Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from Gulfport, MS · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kiln, MS

28 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

Long Beach, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kiln, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Carriere, MS

The final approach into Carriere, 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

$8.38 one way

$16.76 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$9.20	$18.40
premium	$4.56	$9.96	$19.92
diesel	$5.61	$12.25	$24.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.7	$5.83	$2.66
Efficient EV	13.9	$4.86	$2.22
EV Truck/SUV	22.2	$7.77	$3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Gulfport, MS

Evening in Gulfport on Thursday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carriere, MS

Evening in Carriere on Thursday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 18m 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 Gulfport, MS to Carriere, MS covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.