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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Madison, MS is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.34 mi
02h 56m
Flight
154.39 mi
248.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.39 mi
Kilometers
248.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.34 mi
Kilometers
275.74 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From West Gulfport
83.4 mi
01h 28m
To Madison
87.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Ridgeland

    1640 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-55 North Frontage Road

    2662 ft · 47 sec · I-55 North Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 49%
Jackson
9.94 mi · 6%
I-55 North Frontage Road
0.5 mi
US 51 North
0.31 mi
Main Street
0.22 mi
Depot Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
154.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 28m from West Gulfport
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from West Gulfport and 87.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Madison. Straight-line distance: 154.39 mi (248.47 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
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.82
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.91 $45.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.77 $51.53
Premium $4.63 $27.98 $55.96
Diesel $5.42 $32.76 $65.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Madison. The current time is 20:27:06.

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.