How far is West Gulfport, MS from Bruce, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Bruce, MS is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Bruce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Bruce.
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Start on Arkansas Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left
57.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Depot Street
1805 ft · 36 sec · Depot Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Depot Street
2446 ft · 55 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Street
147 m · 12 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
17.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
127 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Johnson Street
129 m · 19 sec · West Johnson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Johnson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Bruce.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Bruce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Bruce?
The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from West Gulfport and 152.3 miles from Bruce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.75 one way or $81.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Sunny near Bruce.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Hazlehurst station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Bruce. Straight-line distance: 248.35 mi (399.68 km).
#1 West Gulfport
A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.4040900, -89.0942000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bruce
Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,798 |
| Coordinates | 33.9920600, -89.3489600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bruce (-89.34896, 33.99206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $3.79 | $40.75 | $81.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.83 | $91.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.77 | $99.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.27 | $116.53 |
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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