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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Kiln Delisle Road
28 m · 2 sec · Kiln Delisle Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamondhead.
Gulfport, MS
Picayune
Slidell
Biloxi, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Kiln. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 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 Kiln
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,238 |
| Coordinates | 30.4090800, -89.4350500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kiln (-89.43505, 30.40908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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