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

The driving distance from Waynesboro, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
131.47 mi
02h 06m
Flight
91.72 mi
147.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.72 mi
Kilometers
147.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.47 mi
Kilometers
211.58 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-05-12T20:22
Arrive West Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
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
Lucedale
MS

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Waynesboro
65.7 mi
01h 03m
To West Gulfport
65.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 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 Waynesboro and West Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Azalea Drive

    1427 ft · 30 sec · Azalea Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mississippi Drive

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Mississippi Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    50.4 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    139 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi Drive
129 mi · 98%
US 49 South
0.32 mi
Azalea Drive
0.27 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Mississippi Drive

Continue straight

50.4 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucedale
01h 03m from Waynesboro
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro to West Gulfport?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Lucedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Waynesboro and 65.7 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lucedale

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

55 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

60 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Biloxi, MS

65 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

73 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 91.72 mi (147.61 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

City in Mississippi

Population4,866
Coordinates31.6748800, -88.6461500
Altitude59
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: Azalea Drive (-88.646241, 31.674973)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.76 $39.52
Premium $4.63 $21.46 $42.92
Diesel $5.42 $25.13 $50.25

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 Waynesboro and West Gulfport. The current time is 20:22:31.

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.