How far is Conehatta, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Conehatta, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conehatta and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conehatta and West Gulfport.
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Start on McDonald Road
130 m · 19 sec · McDonald Road
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Turn right onto Conehatta-Prospect Road
113 m · 10 sec · Conehatta-Prospect Road
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Country Road 1525
49.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Country Road 1525
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Continue on Highway 15 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 15 North
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Continue on North 16th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North 16th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 38 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 Conehatta 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.
Sunny leaving Conehatta and Sunny near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conehatta to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Conehatta and 82.6 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conehatta and Sunny near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Ellisville
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 Ellisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conehatta and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 141.89 mi (228.35 km).
#1 Conehatta
Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,342 |
| Coordinates | 32.4512500, -89.2853400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.26 | $50.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.43 | $54.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
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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