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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.77 mi
03h 03m
Flight
137.57 mi
221.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.57 mi
Kilometers
221.39 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.77 mi
Kilometers
236.2 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleary
Sun, Nov 8, 9:41 AM CST
Return by in West Gulfport
Sun, Nov 8, 12:45 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-11-08T06:37
Arrive Cleary
Sun, Nov 8, 9:41 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From West Gulfport
73.4 mi
01h 31m
To Cleary
73.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto MS 469

    2414 ft · 50 sec · MS 469

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Florence Byram Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Florence Byram Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florence Byram Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Florence Byram Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cleary Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Cleary Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleary Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
75 mi · 51%
West Main Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Florence Byram Road
1.65 mi · 1%
MS 469
0.46 mi
Cleary Road
0.01 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

57.6 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 31m from West Gulfport
Leave By
10:52 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Cleary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from West Gulfport and 73.3 miles from Cleary.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Cleary. Straight-line distance: 137.57 mi (221.39 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cleary

Cleary is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.1654300, -90.1806400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Cleary (-90.18064, 32.16543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.20 $21.76 $43.51
Premium $4.59 $23.78 $47.55
Diesel $5.78 $29.92 $59.85

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Cleary. The current time is 06:37:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.