How far is West Gulfport, MS from Escatawpa, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Escatawpa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Escatawpa.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
1096 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
838 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight left
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2008 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 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 Escatawpa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Escatawpa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Escatawpa?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Gulf Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from West Gulfport and 19 miles from Escatawpa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Sunny near Escatawpa.
Stop Ideas Near Gulf Hills
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 Gulf Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Escatawpa. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.95 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 Escatawpa
Census designated place
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 30.4404800, -88.5436300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Escatawpa (-88.54363, 30.44048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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