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

The driving distance from Hollandale, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
249.3 mi
04h 14m
Flight
217.19 mi
349.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.19 mi
Kilometers
349.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.3 mi
Kilometers
401.21 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Hollandale
Thu, Apr 16, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollandale
2026-04-15T20:44
Arrive West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollandale
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
Mendenhall
MS

City in Mississippi

From Hollandale
124.5 mi
02h 07m
To West Gulfport
124.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue North

    886 ft · 37 sec · East Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Crouch Street

    21 mi · 29 min · East Crouch Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    710 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 33%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 19%
East Crouch Street
44.6 mi · 18%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Richland
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendenhall
02h 07m from Hollandale
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollandale 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 Hollandale to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Hollandale and 124.8 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

51 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

69 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

76 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollandale and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 217.19 mi (349.54 km).

Hollandale

#1 Hollandale

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,242
Coordinates33.1690100, -90.8539900
Altitude35
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: East Avenue North (-90.854117, 33.168978)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.3 L · about $33.33
Round trip
$66.65
17.6 gal · 66.6 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.33 $66.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.48 $74.96
Premium $4.63 $40.70 $81.40
Diesel $5.42 $47.65 $95.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollandale and West Gulfport. The current time is 20:44:43.

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.