How far is Aberdeen, MS from West Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 272.2 miles (438 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.19 mi
04h 24m
Flight
238.56 mi
383.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.56 mi
Kilometers
383.92 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.19 mi
Kilometers
438.04 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Fri, May 1, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sat, May 2, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-05-01T16:12
Arrive West Gulfport
Fri, May 1, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enterprise
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States

From Aberdeen
137.4 mi
02h 12m
To West Gulfport
134.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and West Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and West Gulfport.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2140 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

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    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

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    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and West Gulfport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 36%
US 45 South
68.4 mi · 25%
East Commerce Street
27.7 mi · 10%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
US 49
0.3 mi
Multi Purpose Center
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

88.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 12m from Aberdeen
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aberdeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Aberdeen and 134.7 miles from West Gulfport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aberdeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enterprise, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enterprise.

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

60 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

101 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

104 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 238.56 mi (383.92 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.36 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.79
19.22 gal · 72.72 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.39 $72.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.93 $81.86
Premium $4.63 $44.45 $88.89
Diesel $5.42 $52.04 $104.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and West Gulfport. The current time is 16:12:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.