How far is West Gulfport, MS from Holly Springs, MS?

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 342.4 miles (551 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.35 mi
06h 48m
Flight
302.19 mi
486.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.19 mi
Kilometers
486.33 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.35 mi
Kilometers
550.96 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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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 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-19T06:14
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From West Gulfport
171.5 mi
03h 24m
To Holly Springs
170.9 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Holly Springs.

  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

    116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    36.4 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue

    688 ft · 19 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Memphis Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
118 mi · 34%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 24%
MS 7 North
72.8 mi · 21%
West Van Dorn Avenue
0.13 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
North Memphis Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
302.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 24m from West Gulfport
Leave By
10:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Gulfport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 342.4 miles (551 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.5 miles from West Gulfport and 170.9 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.75 one way or $91.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Gulfport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, 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 Madison.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

51 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 302.19 mi (486.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,610
Coordinates34.7676000, -89.4486900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Holly Springs (-89.44869, 34.7676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.08 gal
45.73 L · about $45.75
Round trip
$91.49
24.16 gal · 91.46 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.7 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.75 $91.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.45 $102.90
Premium $4.63 $55.87 $111.74
Diesel $5.42 $65.41 $130.83

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Holly Springs. The current time is 06:14:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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