Origin
Gulfport, MS
Night in Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulfport, MS to Rosedale, MS
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
297.7 mi
479 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 24m
8 AM
6h 49m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 30m
3 PM
6h 34m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulfport, MS
Kei Scampa
Rosedale, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gulfport to Rosedale covers 297.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 24 minutes of pure driving time. Because this journey stays entirely within Mississippi, you will experience the transition from the coast up through the heart of the state. It is a manageable trip for a single day, though with a fuel budget of approximately $46, it is wise to factor in your vehicle's efficiency before heading out. While you could push through in one go, the drive is long enough that you should be prepared for a full day behind the wheel. Use this route if you are looking for a direct, practical way to traverse the state from south to north.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.8 miles from Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed drive features a highway share of 55 percent, meaning you will alternate between faster stretches and more local driving. You will spend time on 25th Avenue, US 49, and US 49W, which dictate the rhythm of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 49, where you will cover 100.8 miles without a significant change in road type. As you move away from the coast, the character of the pavement shifts, requiring your full attention as you transition between major corridors and secondary roads. Expect a varied experience that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 100.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153.7 miles in near US 49.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 297.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 153.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.4 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 157.1 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
153.7 mi into trip
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~3h 11m in
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US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
4
154.4 mi into trip
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~3h 13m in
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US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
157.1 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
159.8 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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US 49
Take the exit onto US 49 toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson,...
5
204.8 mi into trip
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~4h 15m in
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US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
Towns Along This Route
Between Gulfport, MS and Rosedale, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Jackson
153.7 mi in
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~3h 11m
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via US 49
Yazoo City
157.1 mi in
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~3h 16m
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via I 20; US 49
Vicksburg
204.8 mi in
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~4h 15m
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via US 49W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 100.8 mi | 2h 6m |
| 25th Avenue | 60.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 49W | 46.7 mi | 56m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| East Sunflower Road | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| North Sunflower Avenue | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| South Highway 61 | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| I 20 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 100.8 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Rosedale, MS.
1
Start on US 49
60 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
25th Avenue
Use the none 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
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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
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
12
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
14
Take the exit onto US 49
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
15
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
16
Merge onto US 49
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
17
Take the exit onto US 49W
47 mi
·
56 min
·
US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
18
Turn left onto US 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
19
Turn right onto MS 448
13 mi
·
23 min
·
North Sunflower Avenue
20
Turn left onto MS 448
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 448
21
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Highway 61
22
Turn left onto MS 8
19 mi
·
29 min
·
East Sunflower Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
MS 1
Trip Plan
For a trip of this length, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop planned, try to time your break to coincide with the transition between US 49 and US 49W to keep your momentum steady. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate the 100.8-mile stretch on US 49, as services can be spaced out. Since this is a one-day trip, having your snacks and hydration ready before you leave Gulfport will save you time and keep you focused on the road. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on traffic conditions on these primary state arteries.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.8 miles from Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.8 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosedale, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 297.7 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 100.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.8 mi from Gulfport, MS · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.8 miles from Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.8 miles.
Arriving in Rosedale, MS
The final approach into Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.51 one way
$91.02 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $49.92 | $99.83 |
| premium | $4.61 | $54.03 | $108.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.14 | $132.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.05 | $11.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.1 | 1 | $41.68 | $19.05 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Rosedale, MS
Night in Rosedale on Sunday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Rosedale, MS covers 297.7 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, 25th Avenue, US 49W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.8 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 $45.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 297.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 153.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.4 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 157.1 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gulfport, MS and Rosedale, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
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