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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Collins, MS is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
93.39 mi
01h 57m
Flight
90.01 mi
144.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.01 mi
Kilometers
144.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.39 mi
Kilometers
150.29 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collins
Thu, Apr 30, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Fri, May 1, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-30T20:40
Arrive Collins
Thu, Apr 30, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Purvis
MS

Small city in Mississippi, U.

From West Gulfport
46.8 mi
00h 58m
To Collins
46.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

    1415 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2775 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Beech Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · South Beech Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Beech Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
24.7 mi · 26%
Main Street
0.53 mi · 1%
MS 184
0.27 mi
South Beech Avenue
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 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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purvis
00h 58m from West Gulfport
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Gulfport and Chance Rain Showers near Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Purvis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from West Gulfport and 46.6 miles from Collins.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Gulfport and Chance Rain Showers near Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Purvis

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

24 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

28 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

67 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

73 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Collins. Straight-line distance: 90.01 mi (144.86 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
Collins

#2 Collins

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,417
Coordinates31.6454400, -89.5553500
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Collins (-89.55535, 31.64544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.01 $28.02
Premium $4.63 $15.22 $30.43
Diesel $5.42 $17.82 $35.63

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Collins. The current time is 20:40:06.

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.