How far is West Gulfport, MS from Carthage, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Carthage, MS is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Carthage.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans
1436 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1190 ft · 14 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
47.6 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
56.4 mi · 1 hr · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lower Woodville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lower Woodville Road
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Continue on Carthage Point Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Carthage Point Road
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Turn slight right
14 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Carthage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
56.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Carthage?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Osyka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from West Gulfport and 108.1 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around West Gulfport and Sunny near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Osyka
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 Osyka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 159.46 mi (256.62 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 Carthage
Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,725 |
| Coordinates | 31.5265600, -91.4459500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-91.44595, 31.52656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.89 | $57.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.50 | $64.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.29 | $70.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.32 | $82.63 |
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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