How far is Durant, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Durant, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durant and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durant and West Gulfport.
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Start on North Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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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 Durant 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.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Durant and Mostly Sunny near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durant to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Durant and 110.5 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Durant and Mostly Sunny near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Magee
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 Magee.
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
Hattiesburg, MS
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durant and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 189.88 mi (305.58 km).
#1 Durant
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 33.0751300, -89.8545300 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.50 | $59.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.18 | $84.37 |
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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