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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Belmont, MS is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
122.46 mi
02h 28m
Flight
88.22 mi
141.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.22 mi
Kilometers
141.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.46 mi
Kilometers
197.08 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-15T20:27
Arrive Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
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 West Gulfport
61.3 mi
01h 14m
To Belmont
61.1 mi
01h 14m

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
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 6 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula

    1096 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

    60 m · 11 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

    568 ft · 27 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buckatunna Millry Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Buckatunna Millry Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckatunna Millry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
34.7 mi · 28%
MS 63
31.2 mi · 25%
Buckatunna Millry Road
3.37 mi · 3%
Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
0.14 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucedale
01h 14m from West Gulfport
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Belmont?

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 61.3 miles from West Gulfport and 61.1 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Sunny near Belmont.

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 West Gulfport and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.97 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
Belmont

#2 Belmont

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates31.5687700, -88.4839100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Belmont (-88.48391, 31.56877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.36 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.72
8.64 gal · 32.72 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.36 $32.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.40 $36.80
Premium $4.63 $19.98 $39.96
Diesel $5.42 $23.39 $46.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Belmont. The current time is 20:27:35.

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.