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

The driving distance from Latimer, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.77 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.27 mi
26.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.27 mi
Kilometers
26.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.77 mi
Kilometers
38.26 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 12:39 PM CDT
Return by in Latimer
Thu, May 14, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Latimer
2026-05-14T12:13
Arrive West Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 12:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Latimer
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
D'Iberville
MS

City in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States

From Latimer
11.9 mi
00h 13m
To West Gulfport
11.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allie Byrd Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Allie Byrd Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Biloxi Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Biloxi Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Tucker Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Tucker Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    139 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucker Road
19 mi · 80%
Old Biloxi Road
2.37 mi · 10%
US 49 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Allie Byrd Road
0.03 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Tucker Road

Merge slight left

15.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
D'Iberville
00h 13m from Latimer
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Latimer 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 Latimer to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

D'Iberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Latimer and 11.9 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near D'Iberville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around D'Iberville, 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 D'Iberville.

BUS

Biloxi, MS

3 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

19 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Picayune

76 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

80 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Latimer and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.19 km).

Latimer

#1 Latimer

City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America

Population6,079
Coordinates30.5346400, -88.8667000
Altitude22
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: Allie Byrd Road (-88.866749, 30.534489)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.18
Round trip
$6.36
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.18 $6.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.58 $7.16
Premium $4.63 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $5.42 $4.55 $9.10

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Latimer and West Gulfport. The current time is 12:13:38.

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.