How far is Walnut Grove, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Walnut Grove, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Grove and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and West Gulfport.
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Start on Chadwick Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Chadwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Depot Street
150 m · 22 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Sylvanus Street
1704 ft · 36 sec · Sylvanus Street
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Turn left onto North State Highway 35
14.4 mi · 21 min · North State Highway 35
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Continue on Woodland Drive North
23.9 mi · 36 min · Woodland Drive North
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Continue on Mimosa Drive
13.9 mi · 21 min · Mimosa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
10 mi · 15 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3008 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.7 mi · 37 min
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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 Walnut Grove and West Gulfport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Walnut Grove and 84.9 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Grove and Mostly Clear near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Seminary
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 Seminary.
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Hattiesburg station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 152.58 mi (245.55 km).
#1 Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5904200, -89.4584000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $3.73 | $22.27 | $44.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
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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