Gulfport to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.9 miles 539 km · straight line
401.9 miles estimated 646.8 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gulfport from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Gulfport to Huntsville, Alabama is 334.9 miles (539 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located NNE of Gulfport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.9 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Gulfport in Mississippi and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gulfport and Huntsville, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gulfport to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulfport & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Gulfport
30.37°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
6m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients