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

The driving distance from Walls, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 364.5 miles (586.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.6 miles (516 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
364.5 mi
05h 48m
Flight
320.62 mi
515.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.62 mi
Kilometers
515.98 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.5 mi
Kilometers
586.6 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Walls
Thu, Apr 30, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walls
2026-04-29T21:39
Arrive West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Walls
179.4 mi
02h 54m
To West Gulfport
185.1 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLemore Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · McLemore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    720 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    28 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2239 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Jackson

    2237 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    193.5 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
194 mi · 53%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 22%
Goodman Road West
8.27 mi · 2%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

194 mi · 03h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
320.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
02h 54m from Walls
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walls and 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 Walls to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 364.5 miles (586.6 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.4 miles from Walls and 185.1 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 320.6 miles (516 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.70 one way or $97.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walls and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 320.62 mi (515.98 km).

Walls

#1 Walls

Town in Mississippi

Population1,441
Coordinates34.9582400, -90.1525600
Altitude64
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: McLemore Drive (-90.152591, 34.958167)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.86 gal
48.69 L · about $48.70
Round trip
$97.40
25.72 gal · 97.38 L
Estimated CO2
114.3 kg one way
Round trip: 228.6 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.70 $97.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.77 $109.54
Premium $4.63 $59.48 $118.96
Diesel $5.42 $69.64 $139.27

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Walls and West Gulfport. The current time is 21:39:35.

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.