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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Kiln, MS is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.37 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.31 mi
32.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.37 mi
Kilometers
44.04 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kiln
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Kiln
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Diamondhead
MS

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

From West Gulfport
13.7 mi
00h 16m
To Kiln
13.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kiln Delisle Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Kiln Delisle Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kiln Delisle Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
20.5 mi · 75%
MS 43
0.39 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Kiln Delisle Road
0.02 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamondhead
00h 16m from West Gulfport
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Kiln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Diamondhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from West Gulfport and 13.7 miles from Kiln.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Kiln.

Stop Ideas Near Diamondhead

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

26 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Picayune

34 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

42 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Biloxi, MS

45 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Kiln. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).

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#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Kiln

#2 Kiln

Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi

Population2,238
Coordinates30.4090800, -89.4350500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Kiln (-89.43505, 30.40908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Kiln. The current time is 18:52:43.

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.