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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Coldwater, MS is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.18 mi
06h 23m
Flight
300.68 mi
483.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.68 mi
Kilometers
483.89 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.18 mi
Kilometers
531.37 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coldwater
Sun, Nov 8, 10:07 PM CST
Return by in West Gulfport
Mon, Nov 9, 4:31 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-11-08T15:44
Arrive Coldwater
Sun, Nov 8, 10:07 PM CST
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM CST

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

Leave by
11:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
8:00 PM CST
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
Ridgeland
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From West Gulfport
165.3 mi
03h 11m
To Coldwater
164.8 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then 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 Coldwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    175.5 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 306: Coldwater, Independence

    1052 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2935 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Street

    122 m · 18 sec · North Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
177 mi · 54%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 25%
MS 306
0.2 mi
North Street
0.08 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

175 mi · 03h 10m

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
300.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
03h 11m from West Gulfport
Leave By
11:12 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Coldwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from West Gulfport and 164.8 miles from Coldwater.

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

The direct path is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 CST. 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 $42.95 one way or $85.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Gulfport and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Coldwater.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

54 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

68 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

71 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Coldwater. Straight-line distance: 300.68 mi (483.89 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 Coldwater

Coldwater is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6917700, -89.9773100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Coldwater (-89.97731, 34.69177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.1 L · about $42.95
Round trip
$85.91
23.3 gal · 88.2 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $42.95 $85.91
Mid-grade $4.18 $48.72 $97.44
Premium $4.57 $53.25 $106.50
Diesel $5.76 $67.10 $134.21

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Coldwater. The current time is 15:44:16.

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.