How far is University, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from University, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University and West Gulfport.
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Start on Tyler Avenue
1089 ft · 49 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
115 m · 23 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward University Avenue
11 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
803 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 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 University and West Gulfport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
MS 7 South
Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving University and Mostly Clear near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Flowood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from University and 158.8 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.38 one way or $84.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around University and Mostly Clear near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Flowood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flowood.
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Hazlehurst station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 274.89 mi (442.39 km).
#1 University
University is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3659400, -89.5253600 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.38 | $84.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.66 | $95.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.75 | $103.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.59 | $121.19 |
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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