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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Pearl, MS is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
156.93 mi
02h 42m
Flight
143.01 mi
230.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.01 mi
Kilometers
230.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.93 mi
Kilometers
252.56 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Wed, May 13, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-05-12T20:53
Arrive Pearl
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Sumrall
MS

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

From West Gulfport
76.9 mi
01h 21m
To Pearl
80 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Brandon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
84 mi · 54%
Old Brandon Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Old Country Club Road
0.01 mi
Pine Park Drive
0.01 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Continue straight

66.5 mi · 01h 21m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
01h 21m from West Gulfport
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from West Gulfport and 80 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.98 one way or $41.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around West Gulfport and Sunny near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Sumrall

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

16 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

26 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

50 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 143.01 mi (230.16 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.98
Round trip
$41.96
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.98 $41.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.59 $47.19
Premium $4.63 $25.62 $51.25
Diesel $5.42 $30.00 $60.00

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Pearl. The current time is 20:53:00.

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.