How far is West Gulfport, MS from Lynchburg, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Lynchburg.
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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
57.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bolton
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
75 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Bolton Brownsville Road
71 m · 12 sec · Bolton Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto I-20
3227 ft · 1 min · I-20
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Continue on North Frontage Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Frontage Road
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Turn right onto South Farr Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Farr Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queens Hill Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Queens Hill Road
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Turn left
1174 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Farr Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Farr Road
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Continue on Farr Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Farr Road
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Continue on Farr Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Farr Road
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Turn right onto Martin Road
40 m · 6 sec · Martin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Lynchburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Continue straight
65.7 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from West Gulfport and 90.4 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.47 one way or $46.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Collins
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 Collins.
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Hattiesburg station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 164.76 mi (265.16 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 Lynchburg
Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4401400, -90.5489900 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-90.54899, 32.44014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.67 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $29.11 | $58.21 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $36.74 | $73.47 |
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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