How far is West Gulfport, MS from Lucedale, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Lucedale, MS is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Lucedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Lucedale.
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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
32.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
1897 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
723 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
55 m · 8 sec · Commerce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Lucedale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Areas Of Fog near Lucedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Lucedale?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Escatawpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from West Gulfport and 36.3 miles from Lucedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Areas Of Fog near Lucedale.
Stop Ideas Near Escatawpa
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 Escatawpa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Lucedale. Straight-line distance: 46.84 mi (75.38 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 Lucedale
City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.9251900, -88.5900200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucedale (-88.59002, 30.92519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
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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