How far is West Gulfport, MS from Hazlehurst, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Hazlehurst, MS is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Hazlehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Hazlehurst.
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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
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1190 ft · 14 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
47.6 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
94.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Hazlehurst
1407 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto County Farm Road
1.4 km · 2 min · County Farm Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Gallatin Street
26 m · 2 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gallatin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Hazlehurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
94.6 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hazlehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Hazlehurst?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Osyka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from West Gulfport and 93.7 miles from Hazlehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hazlehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Osyka
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 Osyka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Hazlehurst. Straight-line distance: 126.7 mi (203.9 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 Hazlehurst
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 3,689 |
| Coordinates | 31.8604400, -90.3959300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazlehurst (-90.39593, 31.86044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
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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