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

The driving distance from Kosciusko, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 203 miles (326.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
203.01 mi
03h 42m
Flight
185.67 mi
298.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.67 mi
Kilometers
298.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.01 mi
Kilometers
326.71 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kosciusko
2026-04-16T01:03
Arrive West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kosciusko
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
Collins
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

From Kosciusko
101.3 mi
01h 51m
To West Gulfport
101.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    574 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    47 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodland Drive North

    23.9 mi · 36 min · Woodland Drive North

  5. 5

    Continue on Mimosa Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mimosa Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Magnolia Drive

    12 mi · 18 min · Magnolia Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    10 mi · 15 min · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.7 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Drive
47 mi · 23%
Woodland Drive North
23.9 mi · 12%
Magnolia Drive
12 mi · 6%
Oak Street
10 mi · 5%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

57.9 mi · 01h 09m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collins
01h 51m from Kosciusko
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 203 miles (326.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Kosciusko and 101.7 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Collins

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

33 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

41 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

44 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 185.67 mi (298.8 km).

Kosciusko

#1 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
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 Jefferson Street (-89.589556, 33.057682)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.12 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.23
14.32 gal · 54.24 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.11 $54.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.63 $33.12 $66.23
Diesel $5.42 $38.77 $77.54

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 Kosciusko and West Gulfport. The current time is 01:03:50.

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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.