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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Picayune, MS is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
46.26 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.76 mi
57.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.76 mi
Kilometers
57.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.26 mi
Kilometers
74.45 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Picayune
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Picayune
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Kiln
MS

Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi

From West Gulfport
23.1 mi
00h 32m
To Picayune
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Texas Flat Road

    13.4 mi · 23 min · Texas Flat Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 607

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 607

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Canal Street

    638 ft · 18 sec · East Canal Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
20.5 mi · 44%
Texas Flat Road
13.4 mi · 29%
State Highway 607
7.78 mi · 17%
MS 43
0.39 mi · 1%
East Canal Street
0.12 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiln
00h 32m from West Gulfport
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Gulfport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Picayune.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Kiln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from West Gulfport and 23.1 miles from Picayune.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Gulfport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Picayune.

Stop Ideas Near Kiln

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

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

RAIL

Picayune

27 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
BUS

Gulfport, MS

33 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Slidell

36 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Biloxi, MS

52 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Picayune. Straight-line distance: 35.76 mi (57.55 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
Picayune

#2 Picayune

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,886
Coordinates30.5255600, -89.6778800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Picayune (-89.67788, 30.52556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.63 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.42 $8.83 $17.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Picayune. The current time is 06:53:38.

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.