How far is West Gulfport, MS from Bay Saint Louis, MS?

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.93 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.53 mi
24.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.53 mi
Kilometers
24.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Saint Louis
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-15T14:39
Arrive Bay Saint Louis
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Long Beach
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From West Gulfport
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Bay Saint Louis
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
Bay Saint Louis Weather
MS
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Overnight
Using Waveland as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 6 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Beach Boulevard

    15.2 mi · 25 min · West Beach Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Beach Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Beach Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1087 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1012 ft · 28 sec · South 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Beach Boulevard
15.2 mi · 80%
North Beach Boulevard
0.67 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
South 2nd Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Beach Boulevard

Turn right onto West Beach Boulevard

15.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Beach
00h 16m from West Gulfport
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Clear near Bay Saint Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Bay Saint Louis?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Long Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from West Gulfport and 9.4 miles from Bay Saint Louis.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Mostly Clear near Bay Saint Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Long Beach

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

10 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

26 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

54 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

61 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (24.99 km).

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#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Bay Saint Louis

#2 Bay Saint Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,529
Coordinates30.3088100, -89.3300500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Bay Saint Louis (-89.33005, 30.30881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.85 $5.71
Premium $4.63 $3.10 $6.20
Diesel $5.42 $3.63 $7.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis. The current time is 14:39:53.

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.