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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.48 mi
05h 18m
Flight
224.24 mi
360.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.24 mi
Kilometers
360.88 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.48 mi
Kilometers
404.71 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sat, Nov 7, 4:17 AM CST
Return by in West Gulfport
Sat, Nov 7, 9:36 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-11-06T22:58
Arrive Greenwood
Sat, Nov 7, 4:17 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
D'Lo
MS

Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From West Gulfport
125.9 mi
02h 39m
To Greenwood
125.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens

    1113 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto MS 17

    12.9 mi · 19 min · MS 17

  17. 17

    Continue on Yazoo Street

    2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    89 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Carrollton Street

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    24 mi · 36 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 33%
Jackson
50.6 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King Drive
24 mi · 10%
MS 17
13.1 mi · 5%
Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
D'Lo
02h 39m from West Gulfport
Leave By
6:22 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 05h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

D'Lo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from West Gulfport and 125.6 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.09 one way or $66.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around West Gulfport and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near D'Lo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around D'Lo, 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 D'Lo.

RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

48 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

68 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

80 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 224.24 mi (360.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Greenwood

Greenwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5162300, -90.1795300
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Greenwood (-90.17953, 33.51623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.59 L · about $33.09
Round trip
$66.19
17.74 gal · 67.18 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $33.09 $66.19
Mid-grade $4.21 $37.37 $74.74
Premium $4.61 $40.92 $81.83
Diesel $5.80 $51.44 $102.87

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Greenwood. The current time is 22:58:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.