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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Moorhead, MS is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.03 mi
05h 12m
Flight
226.14 mi
363.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.14 mi
Kilometers
363.94 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.03 mi
Kilometers
402.39 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorhead
Tue, May 5, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Tue, May 5, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive Moorhead
Tue, May 5, 12:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
D'Lo
MS

Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From West Gulfport
125.2 mi
02h 36m
To Moorhead
124.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    40.2 mi · 48 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olive Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 33%
US 49W North
40.2 mi · 16%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 16%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 2%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 1%
I 20 West
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
D'Lo
02h 36m from West Gulfport
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Partly Sunny near Moorhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

D'Lo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.2 miles from West Gulfport and 124.8 miles from Moorhead.

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

The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.40 one way or $66.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near D'Lo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around D'Lo, 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 D'Lo.

RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

48 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

68 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

80 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Moorhead. Straight-line distance: 226.14 mi (363.94 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
Moorhead

#2 Moorhead

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,059
Coordinates33.4501200, -90.5056400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Moorhead (-90.50564, 33.45012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.4 L · about $33.40
Round trip
$66.80
17.64 gal · 66.8 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.40 $66.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.56 $75.13
Premium $4.63 $40.79 $81.59
Diesel $5.42 $47.76 $95.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Moorhead. The current time is 06:56:33.

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.