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

The driving distance from Saltillo, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 310 miles (498.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
309.98 mi
04h 55m
Flight
275.52 mi
443.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.52 mi
Kilometers
443.4 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.98 mi
Kilometers
498.87 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Sun, May 3, 10:22 AM CDT
Return by in Saltillo
Sun, May 3, 3:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saltillo
2026-05-03T05:26
Arrive West Gulfport
Sun, May 3, 10:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saltillo
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
Meridian
MS

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

From Saltillo
155.3 mi
02h 27m
To West Gulfport
154.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Saltillo and West Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mobile Street

    153 m · 12 sec · East Mobile Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Tupelo

    1357 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    2689 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  18. 18

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 31%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 21%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 18%
Tupelo
27.3 mi · 9%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
North 3rd Avenue
1.24 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 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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
275.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
02h 27m from Saltillo
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saltillo 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 Saltillo to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 310 miles (498.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Saltillo and 154.7 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.43 one way or $82.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

85 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

102 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saltillo and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 275.52 mi (443.4 km).

Saltillo

#1 Saltillo

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

Population5,071
Coordinates34.3764900, -88.6817200
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 Mobile Street (-88.681746, 34.3764)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.41 L · about $41.43
Round trip
$82.86
21.88 gal · 82.82 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.43 $82.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.59 $93.19
Premium $4.63 $50.60 $101.20
Diesel $5.42 $59.24 $118.48

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 Saltillo and West Gulfport. The current time is 05:26:58.

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.