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

The driving distance from Raymond, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
171.22 mi
03h 01m
Flight
150.25 mi
241.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.25 mi
Kilometers
241.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.22 mi
Kilometers
275.55 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Sat, May 2, 8:16 PM CDT
Return by in Raymond
Sat, May 2, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-05-02T17:15
Arrive West Gulfport
Sat, May 2, 8:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Raymond
85.5 mi
01h 30m
To West Gulfport
85.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 48%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
East Main Street
7.04 mi · 4%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Richland
0.75 mi
Hattiesburg
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 30m from Raymond
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Raymond and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Raymond and 85.7 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Raymond and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymond and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 150.25 mi (241.81 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

City in Mississippi

Population2,082
Coordinates32.2593100, -90.4226000
Altitude98
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 Main Street (-90.422661, 32.259267)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.87
Round trip
$45.75
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.87 $45.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.72 $51.45
Premium $4.63 $27.94 $55.87
Diesel $5.42 $32.71 $65.41

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Raymond and West Gulfport. The current time is 17:15:51.

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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.