Origin
Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in Gulfport on Friday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulfport, MS to Farmington, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 1m
Distance
355.6 mi
572 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 50m
★
6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 24m
10 AM
7h 9m
12 PM
7h 7m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 23m
8 PM
6h 54m
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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Farmington, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Gulfport, MS to Farmington, MS covers 355.6 miles and takes about 7h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 59 North, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, US 45 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.8 miles from Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 1m. Total distance: 355.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 1m drive with frequent turns across 355.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gulfport, MS to Farmington, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 North | — | — |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 45 North | — | — |
| Highway 45 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| South Harper Road | — | — |
| South Tate Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 59 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Farmington, MS.
1
Start on 25th Avenue
60 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
25th Avenue
2
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
3
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
4
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
2 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
6
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 45 North: Macon
9
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
11
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
12
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
13
Keep slight right
31 mi
·
35 min
14
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
15
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
16
Keep slight right
171 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn right onto South Harper Road
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Harper Road
18
Turn left onto South Tate Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tate Street
19
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Fillmore Street
20
Turn right onto Cruise Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cruise Street
21
Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Proper Street
22
Continue on County Road 200
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 200
23
Turn right onto County Road 217
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 217
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.8 miles from Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
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 78 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.8 miles or 3h 30m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 355.6 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Gulfport, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 177.8 mi from Gulfport, MS · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 177.8 miles from Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington, MS
The final approach into Farmington, 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 Farmington, 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
$53.70 one way
$107.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $58.95 | $117.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $63.83 | $127.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.51 | $157.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.7 | 1 | $37.34 | $17.07 |
| Efficient EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.12 | $14.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.2 | 1 | $49.78 | $22.76 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Farmington, MS
Afternoon in Farmington on Friday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Meridian, MS
178 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
7 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
7h 1m 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 Farmington, MS covers 355.6 miles and takes about 7h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59 North, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, US 45 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.8 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 $53.70 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gulfport, MS to Farmington, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gulfport, MS to Farmington, 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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