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

The driving distance from Quitman, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
142.55 mi
02h 22m
Flight
115.09 mi
185.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.09 mi
Kilometers
185.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.55 mi
Kilometers
229.41 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Mon, May 4, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Quitman
Mon, May 4, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quitman
2026-05-04T16:55
Arrive West Gulfport
Mon, May 4, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quitman
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Quitman
71.2 mi
01h 11m
To West Gulfport
71.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Archusa Avenue

    791 ft · 19 sec · South Archusa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Depot Street

    545 ft · 11 sec · West Depot Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donald Street

    7.7 mi · 14 min · West Donald Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  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 Quitman 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Donald Street
74.1 mi · 52%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
US 49
0.3 mi
Multi Purpose Center
0.16 mi
South Archusa Avenue
0.15 mi
West Depot Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West Donald Street

Merge slight left

66.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 11m from Quitman
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quitman 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 Quitman to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Quitman and 71.3 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 115.09 mi (185.22 km).

Quitman

#1 Quitman

Human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates32.0401500, -88.7281000
Altitude70
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: South Archusa Avenue (-88.728078, 32.04015)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.42 $42.85
Premium $4.63 $23.26 $46.53
Diesel $5.42 $27.24 $54.47

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Quitman and West Gulfport. The current time is 16:55:01.

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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.