How far is West Gulfport, MS from Como, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Como, MS is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288 miles (463.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Rankin 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 Como.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Como.
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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
57.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
162.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 310: Como
1138 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto MS 310
742 ft · 15 sec · MS 310
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Continue on East Oak Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Como.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Como.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Como?
The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?
Flowood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from West Gulfport and 157.8 miles from Como.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288 miles (463.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $42.26 one way or $84.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Como.
Stop Ideas Near Flowood
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 Flowood.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Como. Straight-line distance: 287.98 mi (463.46 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 Como
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 34.5106600, -89.9398100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Como (-89.93981, 34.51066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.26 | $84.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.53 | $95.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.62 | $103.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.43 | $120.86 |
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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