How far is West Gulfport, MS from Gautier, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Gautier, MS is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
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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 Gautier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Gautier.
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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
26.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave
1224 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
947 ft · 46 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right
76 m · 11 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 Gautier.
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 East
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 28m
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 Gautier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Gautier?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 17.5 miles from West Gulfport and 17.5 miles from Gautier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Sunny near Gautier.
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 Gautier. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 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 Gautier
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 18,379 |
| Coordinates | 30.3857500, -88.6116900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gautier (-88.61169, 30.38575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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