How far is West Gulfport, MS from Marion, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Marion, MS is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Marion.
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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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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 39 North: DeKalb
2010 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dale Drive
3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 45 North
3 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Turn right onto Alamutcha Street
1323 ft · 1 min · Alamutcha Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Drive
15 m · 4 sec · Marion Drive
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Turn right onto Alamutcha Street
29 m · 4 sec · Alamutcha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alamutcha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Clear leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Clear near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Marion?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from West Gulfport and 81.6 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around West Gulfport and Mostly Clear near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Petal
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 Petal.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Marion. Straight-line distance: 141.57 mi (227.84 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 Marion
Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,482 |
| Coordinates | 32.4173600, -88.6478200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-88.64782, 32.41736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.69 | $53.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.24 | $62.49 |
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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