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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Clinton, MS is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.7 mi
02h 50m
Flight
152.19 mi
244.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.19 mi
Kilometers
244.93 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.7 mi
Kilometers
269.89 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From West Gulfport
82.3 mi
01h 25m
To Clinton
85.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Springridge Road

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Springridge Road

    1723 ft · 38 sec · Springridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinton Parkway

    1947 ft · 46 sec · Clinton Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    123 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Leake Street

    880 ft · 39 sec · East Leake Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 50%
I 20 West
7.79 mi · 5%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
Springridge Road
0.81 mi
Clinton Parkway
0.37 mi
Dunton Road
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 25m from West Gulfport
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from West Gulfport and 85.4 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 152.19 mi (244.93 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
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.21 $50.43
Premium $4.63 $27.38 $54.76
Diesel $5.42 $32.06 $64.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Clinton. The current time is 21:05:27.

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.