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Gulfport, MS
Night in Gulfport on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
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Current temp
60°F
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Trip from Gulfport, MS to Hillsboro, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
160.4 mi
258 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulfport, MS
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Hillsboro, MS
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Trip Overview
Gulfport to Hillsboro is 160.4 miles and takes about 3 hours 37 minutes via 25th Avenue and MS 35, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's manageable for a single day. You'll primarily be on well-established roads, making it a practical option if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated journey. Plan for this drive to be mostly on main roads, not requiring an overnight stay.
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
80.2 miles from Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 160.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your travel time spent on these faster roads. You'll experience a mix of main roads, including 25th Avenue and MS 35, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 60.1 miles on 25th Avenue. While not an interstate grind, expect a consistent pace for much of the journey. The road character is geared towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. It offers a practical progression from point A to point B.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
25th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on 25th Avenue and MS 35. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 7 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 104.1 miles (MS 149 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.6 miles (MS 35): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese 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
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US 49
Turn straight onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
104.1 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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MS 149 / South Main Street
Turn right onto MS 149 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
104.6 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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MS 35
Turn right onto MS 35
Navigation decision point
4
114.7 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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MS 28; MS 35
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
Navigation decision point
4
160.3 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
|
Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
Turn right onto Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25th Avenue | 60.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| MS 35 | 52.7 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 49 | 43.9 mi | 56m |
| Old Jackson Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| MS 28 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hillsboro-Ludlow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
25th Avenue
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Hillsboro, 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
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto MS 149
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto MS 35
10 mi
·
14 min
·
MS 35
11
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 28; MS 35
12
Turn left onto MS 35
43 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
MS 35
13
Turn left onto Old Jackson Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Jackson Road
14
Turn right onto Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 37 minute duration, leaving Gulfport in the morning allows ample time to reach Hillsboro well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $24, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility. Consider starting your drive before the midday heat if traveling during warmer months. The longest stretch of 60.1 miles on 25th Avenue means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment, as services might be less frequent during that portion of the drive.
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 80.2 miles from Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 42m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, 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.
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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 Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 160.4 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 25th Avenue for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.2 mi from Gulfport, MS · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 25th Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
Arriving in Hillsboro, MS
The final approach into Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, 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
$24.22 one way
$48.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Hillsboro, MS
Night in Hillsboro on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sumrall, MS
80 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
1 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 37m 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 Hillsboro, MS covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 25th Avenue, MS 35, US 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.2 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 $24.22 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 37m drive. You will face about 7 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 104.1 miles (MS 149 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.6 miles (MS 35): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gulfport, MS to Hillsboro, 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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