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

The driving distance from Marion, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
163.82 mi
02h 36m
Flight
141.57 mi
227.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.57 mi
Kilometers
227.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.82 mi
Kilometers
263.64 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Sun, May 3, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Sun, May 3, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-03T06:11
Arrive West Gulfport
Sun, May 3, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Ellisville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Marion
81.8 mi
01h 18m
To West Gulfport
82 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alamutcha Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Alamutcha Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairground Drive

    2006 ft · 2 min · Fairground Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Industrial Park Road

    1161 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Industrial Park Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 59%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Northeast Industrial Park Road
1.98 mi · 1%
Fairground Drive
0.38 mi
US 49
0.3 mi
Multi Purpose Center
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellisville
01h 18m from Marion
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Marion and Clear near West Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Marion and 82 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Marion and Clear near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Ellisville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

12 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

29 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

32 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 141.57 mi (227.84 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Population1,482
Coordinates32.4173600, -88.6478200
Altitude112
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: Alamutcha Street (-88.647695, 32.417556)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.88 L · about $21.89
Round trip
$43.78
11.56 gal · 43.76 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.89 $43.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.62 $49.23
Premium $4.63 $26.73 $53.47
Diesel $5.42 $31.30 $62.60

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and West Gulfport. The current time is 06:11:10.

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.