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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Pascagoula, MS is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
38.57 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.08 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-05-14T14:06
Arrive Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Gulf Hills
MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

From West Gulfport
19.3 mi
00h 24m
To Pascagoula
19.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Frederic Street

    590 ft · 22 sec · Frederic Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Pascagoula Street

    1500 ft · 48 sec · Pascagoula Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    39 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
27 mi · 70%
Gautier Vancleave Road
3.05 mi · 8%
Gautier
0.33 mi · 1%
Pascagoula Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Frederic Street
0.11 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Hills
00h 24m from West Gulfport
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Gulf Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from West Gulfport and 19.3 miles from Pascagoula.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gulf Hills

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

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

BUS

Biloxi, MS

6 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

24 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

76 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
RAIL

Picayune

81 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Pascagoula. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 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
Pascagoula

#2 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Pascagoula (-88.55613, 30.36576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.79 $11.58
Premium $4.63 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.42 $7.36 $14.73

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Pascagoula. The current time is 14:06:59.

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.