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

The driving distance from Richton, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
76.56 mi
01h 29m
Flight
65.95 mi
106.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.95 mi
Kilometers
106.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.56 mi
Kilometers
123.21 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Richton
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richton
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive West Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richton
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Richton
45 mi
00h 44m
To West Gulfport
31.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    21 m · 7 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · Dogwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pecan Street

    724 ft · 22 sec · Pecan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bay Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Bay Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Old Augusta Road

    12 mi · 21 min · Old Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Buck Creek Road

    2077 ft · 47 sec · Buck Creek Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    531 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    595 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richton 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Augusta Road
12 mi · 16%
Buck Creek Road
0.81 mi · 1%
Pecan Street
0.14 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Bay Avenue
0.08 mi
Dogwood Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

58.1 mi · 01h 09m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 44m from Richton
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Richton and 31.6 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richton and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 65.95 mi (106.13 km).

Richton

#1 Richton

City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates31.3493400, -88.9400500
Altitude53
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: Oak Street (-88.940148, 31.349345)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.45
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.22 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.63 $12.49 $24.98
Diesel $5.42 $14.62 $29.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Richton and West Gulfport. The current time is 20:17:33.

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.