How far is West Gulfport, MS from Purvis, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Purvis, MS is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gulfport and Purvis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Purvis.
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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
38.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight left
566 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
15 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp right
1003 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Browns Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Browns Bridge Road
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Turn left
1495 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Shelby Speights Drive
1383 ft · 47 sec · Shelby Speights Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelby Speights Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Purvis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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38.8 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Purvis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Purvis?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from West Gulfport and 33.4 miles from Purvis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Sunny near Purvis.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Hattiesburg station
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Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Purvis. Straight-line distance: 54.4 mi (87.55 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 Purvis
Small city in Mississippi, U.
| Population | 2,398 |
| Coordinates | 31.1432400, -89.4097900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purvis (-89.40979, 31.14324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
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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