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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Brooksville, MS is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.87 mi
04h 21m
Flight
197.86 mi
318.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.86 mi
Kilometers
318.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.87 mi
Kilometers
365.11 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooksville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-15T12:55
Arrive Brooksville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
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
Heidelberg
MS

Town in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, population ca.

From West Gulfport
113.6 mi
02h 10m
To Brooksville
113.2 mi
02h 10m

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
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon

    1383 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old US 45

    1139 ft · 27 sec · Old US 45

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 39%
US 45 North
65.1 mi · 29%
I 59 North
9.76 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.54 mi
Old US 45
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heidelberg
02h 10m from West Gulfport
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Brooksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from West Gulfport and 113.2 miles from Brooksville.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

26 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

60 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

67 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

69 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 197.86 mi (318.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Brooksville

Town of the United States

Population1,069
Coordinates33.2345700, -88.5822700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Brooksville (-88.58227, 33.23457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.3 L · about $30.30
Round trip
$60.59
16 gal · 60.6 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.30 $60.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.07 $68.14
Premium $4.63 $37.00 $74.00
Diesel $5.42 $43.32 $86.64

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 Brooksville. The current time is 12:55:19.

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.