How far is Taylorsville, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Taylorsville, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorsville and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and West Gulfport.
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Start on Terry Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Terry Road
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Turn left onto South Siwell Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Siwell Road
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Continue on Old Byram Road
787 ft · 16 sec · Old Byram Road
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Continue on Swinging Bridge Road
2297 ft · 46 sec · Swinging Bridge Road
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Continue on Florence-Byram Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Florence-Byram Road
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Continue on Florence Byram Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Florence Byram Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on MS 469
2112 ft · 42 sec · MS 469
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Turn right onto Highway 49 South
72 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorsville and West Gulfport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 49 South
Turn right onto Highway 49 South
72 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorsville and Partly Sunny near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Taylorsville and 83.4 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorsville and Partly Sunny near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Sumrall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 142.86 mi (229.91 km).
#1 Taylorsville
City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 32.2259800, -90.2387000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Gulfport
A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.4040900, -89.0942000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.97 | $61.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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