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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Byhalia, MS is about 359.2 miles (578.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.7 miles (500 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
359.21 mi
06h 55m
Flight
310.67 mi
499.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.67 mi
Kilometers
499.97 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.21 mi
Kilometers
578.1 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byhalia
Mon, Jun 1, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Tue, Jun 2, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-06-01T15:17
Arrive Byhalia
Mon, Jun 1, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From West Gulfport
179.9 mi
03h 27m
To Byhalia
179.3 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    17.2 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 309: Byhalia

    1582 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Byhalia Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Byhalia Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    600 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
188 mi · 52%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 23%
I 269 East
17.7 mi · 5%
Byhalia Road
1.46 mi
I 69 South
0.3 mi
MS 309
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
310.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
03h 27m from West Gulfport
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Gulfport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Byhalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359.2 miles (578.1 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.9 miles from West Gulfport and 179.3 miles from Byhalia.

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

The direct path is about 310.7 miles (500 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 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 $47.98 one way or $95.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Gulfport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Byhalia.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Byhalia. Straight-line distance: 310.67 mi (499.97 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
Byhalia

#2 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.98 L · about $47.98
Round trip
$95.96
25.34 gal · 95.96 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.98 $95.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.96 $107.92
Premium $4.63 $58.60 $117.20
Diesel $5.42 $68.61 $137.22

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Byhalia. The current time is 15:17:57.

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.