How far is West Gulfport, MS from Diamondhead, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Diamondhead, MS is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Diamondhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Diamondhead.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans
1436 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead
1375 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gex Drive
110 m · 10 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North
1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right onto Analii Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street
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Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North
1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right
1214 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
116 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Diamondhead.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Gulfport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Diamondhead?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pass Christian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from West Gulfport and 11.2 miles from Diamondhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Gulfport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.
Stop Ideas Near Pass Christian
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.89 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 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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