How far is Collins, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Collins, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collins and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collins and West Gulfport.
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Start on South Beech Avenue
23 m · 9 sec · South Beech Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg
1327 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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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 Collins 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
57.9 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Collins 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 Collins to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Purvis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Collins and 48 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.84 one way or $25.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Collins and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Purvis
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 Purvis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collins and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 90.01 mi (144.86 km).
#1 Collins
City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 2,417 |
| Coordinates | 31.6454400, -89.5553500 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
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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