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

The driving distance from Union, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
105.7 mi
01h 51m
Flight
95.08 mi
153.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.08 mi
Kilometers
153.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.7 mi
Kilometers
170.11 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM CDT
Return by in Union
Tue, May 12, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive West Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Purvis
MS

Small city in Mississippi, U.

From Union
54.5 mi
00h 55m
To West Gulfport
51.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 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 Union and West Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Chapel Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Jones Chapel Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg

    1327 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 South
23.4 mi · 22%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 7%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
I 59 South
0.36 mi
US 49
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

57.9 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purvis
00h 55m from Union
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Union 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 Union to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Purvis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Union and 51.2 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Purvis

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

24 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

28 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

67 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

73 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 95.08 mi (153.01 km).

Union

#1 Union

County in Mississippi, United States

Population1,876
Coordinates31.7376600, -89.4903400
Altitude122
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: Jones Chapel Road (-89.49025, 31.737646)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $14.13
Round trip
$28.25
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.13 $28.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.89 $31.77
Premium $4.63 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.42 $20.20 $40.40

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 Union and West Gulfport. The current time is 19:04:10.

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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.