Cities Near Gulfport
Cities near Gulfport, Mississippi: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including New Orleans, Mobile, Kenner. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Gulfport, Mississippi is New Orleans, about 65 mi (105 km) away — roughly 1 hr 57 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mobile | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kenner | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pensacola | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Baton Rouge | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Jackson | 148 mi / 238 km | 3 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lafayette | 175 mi / 281 km | 4 hr 4 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Montgomery | 215 mi / 346 km | 4 hr 41 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Tuscaloosa | 216 mi / 347 km | 4 hr 42 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Dothan | 228 mi / 366 km | 4 hr 58 min | 55 min | Short break |
Day trips from Gulfport
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: New Orleans, Mobile, Kenner. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Gulfport
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pensacola, Baton Rouge, Jackson, Lafayette. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Gulfport include New Orleans, Mobile, Kenner, Pensacola, Baton Rouge. The closest is New Orleans, about 65 miles (105 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.