Origin
Picayune, MS
Morning in Picayune on Friday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Picayune, MS to Gulfport, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Picayune, MS
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Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Picayune, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Shuttle Parkway, State Highway 607 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 52.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Shuttle Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Shuttle Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 11.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Picayune, MS to Gulfport, MS is easy. At 1h 8m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11
Turn left onto US 11
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
48 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
3
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 49
Turn straight onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Picayune, MS to Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
48 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| Shuttle Parkway | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 607 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| US 49 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| US 11 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| MS 607 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Canal Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 30.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Picayune, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on East Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Canal Street
2
Turn left onto US 11
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 11
3
Continue on State Highway 607
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 607
4
Continue on Shuttle Parkway
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Shuttle Parkway
5
Continue on MS 607
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MS 607
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 10
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
9
Turn straight onto US 49
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 49
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
25th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
US 49
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Picayune, MS · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Picayune, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gulfport, MS
The final approach into Gulfport, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Gulfport, MS
Morning in Gulfport on Friday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
17 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
1h 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 Picayune, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Shuttle Parkway, State Highway 607. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Picayune, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.99 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 Picayune, MS to Gulfport, MS is easy. At 1h 8m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Picayune, MS to Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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