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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.06 mi
02h 49m
Flight
142.86 mi
229.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.86 mi
Kilometers
229.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.06 mi
Kilometers
260.81 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Taylorsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorsville
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive West Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylorsville
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
Sumrall
MS

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Taylorsville
78.7 mi
01h 24m
To West Gulfport
83.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Terry Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Terry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Siwell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Siwell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Byram Road

    787 ft · 16 sec · Old Byram Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Swinging Bridge Road

    2297 ft · 46 sec · Swinging Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Florence-Byram Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Florence-Byram Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Florence Byram Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Florence Byram Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on MS 469

    2112 ft · 42 sec · MS 469

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 49 South

    72 mi · 1 hr 26 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 · 28 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 · 14 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 Taylorsville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
73.5 mi · 45%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
Florence Byram Road
3.75 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Terry Road
3.08 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
01h 24m from Taylorsville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

16 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

26 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

50 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 142.86 mi (229.91 km).

Taylorsville

#1 Taylorsville

City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates32.2259800, -90.2387000
Altitude106
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: Terry Road (-90.238746, 32.226003)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.65 L · about $21.66
Round trip
$43.32
11.44 gal · 43.3 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorsville and West Gulfport. The current time is 23:36:19.

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.