How far is Ackerman, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Ackerman, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, population ca.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ackerman and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ackerman and West Gulfport.
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Start on South Louisville Street
35 m · 10 sec · South Louisville Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
1148 ft · 38 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
22.2 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto County Road 561
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561
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Turn straight onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ackerman and West Gulfport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ackerman and Clear near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ackerman to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Ackerman and 119.7 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ackerman and Clear near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heidelberg.
Laurel station
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Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ackerman and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 200.84 mi (323.22 km).
#1 Ackerman
Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 33.3101200, -89.1728400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Gulfport
A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.4040900, -89.0942000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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