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

The driving distance from Diamondhead, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.19 mi
00h 25m
Flight
16.09 mi
25.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.09 mi
Kilometers
25.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.5 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Sun, Apr 26, 12:13 PM CDT
Return by in Diamondhead
Sun, Apr 26, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diamondhead
2026-04-26T11:47
Arrive West Gulfport
Sun, Apr 26, 12:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Diamondhead
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Long Beach
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Diamondhead
10.1 mi
00h 12m
To West Gulfport
10.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    116 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1187 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West

    1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kino Street

    799 ft · 37 sec · Kino Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kapalama Drive

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Kapalama Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Vic Faye Road

    912 ft · 25 sec · Vic Faye Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Faye Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Faye Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kiln Delisle Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kiln Delisle Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport

    2617 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kiln Delisle Road
14.7 mi · 73%
Kapalama Drive
1.21 mi · 6%
Faye Road
0.68 mi · 3%
Diamondhead Drive West
0.64 mi · 3%
US 49 South
0.5 mi · 2%
Vic Faye Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kiln Delisle Road

Merge slight left

12.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Beach
00h 12m from Diamondhead
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Diamondhead and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Long Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Diamondhead and 10.1 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Diamondhead and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Long Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Long Beach, 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 Long Beach.

BUS

Gulfport, MS

10 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

26 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

54 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

61 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diamondhead and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.89 km).

Diamondhead

#1 Diamondhead

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,058
Coordinates30.3946400, -89.3639400
Altitude20
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: Cherryhill Drive (-89.3655, 30.392789)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.38
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.69 $5.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.02 $6.05
Premium $4.63 $3.28 $6.57
Diesel $5.42 $3.84 $7.69

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Diamondhead and West Gulfport. The current time is 11:47:55.

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.