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

The driving distance from Lucedale, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.07 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.84 mi
75.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.84 mi
Kilometers
75.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.07 mi
Kilometers
117.6 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM CDT
Return by in Lucedale
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucedale
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive West Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucedale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Escatawpa
MS

Census designated place

From Lucedale
36.5 mi
00h 36m
To West Gulfport
36.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Lucedale and West Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Street

    55 m · 13 sec · Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    723 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winter Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1706 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    139 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucedale 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winter Street
70.4 mi · 96%
US 49 South
0.32 mi
Main Street
0.14 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Commerce Street
0.03 mi
Summer Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Winter Street

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Escatawpa
00h 36m from Lucedale
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Lucedale 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 Lucedale to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Escatawpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Lucedale and 36.6 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Lucedale and Sunny near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Escatawpa

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

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

BUS

Biloxi, MS

34 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

49 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Gulfport, MS

53 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

92 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucedale and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 46.84 mi (75.38 km).

Lucedale

#1 Lucedale

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,120
Coordinates30.9251900, -88.5900200
Altitude90
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: Commerce Street (-88.590021, 30.925287)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucedale and West Gulfport. The current time is 17:17:27.

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.