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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Caledonia, MS is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.49 mi
05h 13m
Flight
230.98 mi
371.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.98 mi
Kilometers
371.73 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.49 mi
Kilometers
424.04 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Tue, May 5, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-05-04T16:49
Arrive Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 10:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Pachuta
MS

Town of the United States

From West Gulfport
132 mi
02h 36m
To Caledonia
131.5 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road

    95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    761 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Military Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Military Road

    607 ft · 12 sec · Military Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Military Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Military Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Military Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Caledonia Steens Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Caledonia Steens Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Wolfe Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Wolfe Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 34%
US 45 North
83.1 mi · 32%
I 59 North
9.76 mi · 4%
Military Road
8.05 mi · 3%
US 82 East
5.52 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pachuta
02h 36m from West Gulfport
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Pachuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from West Gulfport and 131.5 miles from Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pachuta

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

45 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

86 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

88 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 230.98 mi (371.73 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
Caledonia

#2 Caledonia

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,048
Coordinates33.6828900, -88.3244800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Caledonia (-88.32448, 33.68289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.2 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.6 gal · 70.4 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.61 $79.22
Premium $4.63 $43.01 $86.03
Diesel $5.42 $50.36 $100.72

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Caledonia. The current time is 16:49:51.

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.