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

The driving distance from Farmington, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 356.7 miles (574 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.68 mi
05h 42m
Flight
314.94 mi
506.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.94 mi
Kilometers
506.84 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.68 mi
Kilometers
574.02 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Fri, Apr 17, 10:04 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T04:22
Arrive West Gulfport
Fri, Apr 17, 10:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Marion
MS

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

From Farmington
176.7 mi
02h 51m
To West Gulfport
180.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 217

    45 m · 12 sec · County Road 217

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  3. 3

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 44 sec · Cruise Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 18 sec · North Fillmore Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Tate Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Tate Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2394 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    43.5 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 27%
South Tate Street
66.5 mi · 19%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 18%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 15%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Proper Street
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
314.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
02h 51m from Farmington
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 356.7 miles (574 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.7 miles from Farmington and 180.1 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.68 one way or $95.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

92 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

101 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 314.94 mi (506.84 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
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: County Road 217 (-88.452644, 34.930092)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.64 L · about $47.68
Round trip
$95.36
25.18 gal · 95.28 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.68 $95.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.62 $107.24
Premium $4.63 $58.23 $116.46
Diesel $5.42 $68.17 $136.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and West Gulfport. The current time is 04:22:14.

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.