How far is Houston, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Houston, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and West Gulfport.
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Start on East Hamilton Street
12 m · 4 sec · East Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
659 ft · 33 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Street
18.2 mi · 27 min · East Madison Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 45 Alternate South: West Point
3079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
43 mi · 53 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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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 Houston and West Gulfport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston 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 Houston to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from Houston and 144.2 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Sunny near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Enterprise
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 Enterprise.
Union Station
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 241.5 mi (388.66 km).
#1 Houston
Town in Mississippi
| Population | 3,375 |
| Coordinates | 33.8984500, -88.9992300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.51 | $77.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.31 | $86.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.04 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.07 | $110.14 |
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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