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Trip from Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

149.2 mi

240 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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

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city in Mississippi, USA

Gulfport, MS

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Downtown Cleary, MS, MS

Cleary, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS covers 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, 25th Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.2 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.53 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

74.6 miles from Gulfport, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 149.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS covers 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 62.6 miles in near US 49.

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 3h 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 145.3 miles (MS 469): Navigation decision point; at 148.3 miles (Florence Byram Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | US 49

Turn straight onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
145.3 mi into trip | ~3h in | MS 469

Turn left onto MS 469

Navigation decision point

4
148.3 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | Florence Byram Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
149.2 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | Cleary Road

Turn right onto Cleary Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 85.2 mi 1h 45m
25th Avenue 60.1 mi 1h 14m
West Main Street 1.7 mi 4m
Florence Byram Road 1.7 mi 2m
MS 469 0.5 mi <1m
Cleary Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 85.2 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 49

60 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on US 49

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Turn straight onto US 49

10 mi · 16 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 49; MS 42

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 49

5.3 mi · 6 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 49

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 49
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 49

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 49

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto MS 469

0.5 mi · 49 sec · MS 469
10

Continue on West Main Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
11

Continue on Florence Byram Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Florence Byram Road
12

Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Florence Byram Road
13

Turn right onto Cleary Road

33 ft · 1 sec · Cleary Road
14

Arrive at destination

Cleary Road

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 74.6 miles from Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 33 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.6 miles or 1h 35m 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 32m

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

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, MS

This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Gulfport, 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 85.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.6 mi from Gulfport, MS · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hattiesburg, MS

75 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 Cleary, MS

81.7 mi · 1h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Saucier, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hattiesburg, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Gulfport, 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 85.2 miles.

Arriving in Cleary, MS

The final approach into Cleary, 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 Cleary, MS.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 149.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.53 one way

$45.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $24.74 $49.47
premium $4.56 $26.78 $53.56
diesel $5.61 $32.94 $65.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.8 0 $15.67 $7.16
Efficient EV 37.3 0 $13.05 $5.97
EV Truck/SUV 59.7 0 $20.89 $9.55

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Gulfport, MS

Late night in Gulfport on Friday

Local time

1:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleary, MS

Late night in Cleary on Friday

Local time

1:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 8m 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 Cleary, MS covers 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, 25th Avenue, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Gulfport, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.53 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 145.3 miles (MS 469): Navigation decision point; at 148.3 miles (Florence Byram Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.

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