How far is West Gulfport, MS from Helena, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Helena, MS is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Helena.
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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
2881 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right
79 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Saracennia Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Saracennia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saracennia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Helena.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Helena?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gulf Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from West Gulfport and 20.8 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Helena.
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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Mobile Bus Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Helena. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.23 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 Helena
Helena is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4946400, -88.4958500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helena (-88.49585, 30.49464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.73 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $8.52 | $17.05 |
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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