Origin
Gulfport, MS
Late night in Gulfport on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Lyman, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Gulfport to Lyman, Mississippi, is easily manageable in about 20 minutes. It's a local road experience with a minimal 13% highway share, making it ideal as a quick trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, and with no planned stops, you can get straight to your destination. This route is perfect for a straightforward journey within the Southeast region of Mississippi, offering a simple transition between two points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this journey. While only 13% of the route involves highway driving, the majority unfolds on surface streets and local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 9.3 miles along 25th Avenue, offering a consistent feel for a significant portion of the trip. The progression will involve navigating through various local thoroughfares, including MS 53 and Lumpkin Road, before reaching Lyman. This isn't a high-speed dash but rather a connected series of local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 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 9.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near MS 53.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS is easy. At 20m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Lumpkin Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Price Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MS 53
Turn left onto MS 53
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Lumpkin Road
Turn left onto Lumpkin Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Price Road
Turn left onto Price Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25th Avenue | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| MS 53 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lumpkin Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Price Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
25th Avenue
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Lyman, MS.
1
Start on US 49
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
25th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto MS 53
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 53
3
Turn left onto Lumpkin Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lumpkin Road
4
Turn left onto Price Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Road
5
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lyman, MS
Late night in Lyman on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
5 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
20m 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 Lyman, MS covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 25th Avenue, MS 53, Lumpkin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.80 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.
The drive from Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS is easy. At 20m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Lumpkin Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Price Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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