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

The driving distance from Wade, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.63 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.29 mi
56.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.63 mi
Kilometers
83.09 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Fri, Nov 6, 9:21 AM CST
Return by in Wade
Fri, Nov 6, 10:11 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wade
2026-11-06T08:31
Arrive West Gulfport
Fri, Nov 6, 9:21 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wade
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gulf Park Estates
MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

From Wade
25.8 mi
00h 24m
To West Gulfport
25.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wade and West Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wade-Vancleave Road

    111 m · 7 sec · Wade-Vancleave Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    139 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wade 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wade-Vancleave Road
35 mi · 68%
US 49 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Wade-Vancleave Road

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Park Estates
00h 24m from Wade
Leave By
4:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wade 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 Wade to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Gulf Park Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Wade and 25.8 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gulf Park Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gulf Park Estates, 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 Gulf Park Estates.

BUS

Biloxi, MS

12 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

32 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

70 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
RAIL

Picayune

89 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wade and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 35.29 mi (56.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wade

Wade is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6424200, -88.5697400
Altitude13
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: Wade-Vancleave Road (-88.569726, 30.642289)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.66
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $6.83 $13.66
Mid-grade $4.22 $7.68 $15.37
Premium $4.62 $8.41 $16.82
Diesel $5.82 $10.59 $21.17

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Wade and West Gulfport. The current time is 08:31:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.