How far is West Gulfport, MS from Rolling Fork, MS?

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Rolling Fork, MS is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
236.89 mi
04h 55m
Flight
202.24 mi
325.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.24 mi
Kilometers
325.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.89 mi
Kilometers
381.24 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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

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
Mendenhall
MS

City in Mississippi

From West Gulfport
118.6 mi
02h 27m
To Rolling Fork
118.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Rolling Fork.

  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

    38.6 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Rolling Fork

    1070 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Race Street

    1974 ft · 39 sec · Race Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Locust Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 35%
US 61 North
43.2 mi · 18%
I 20 West
38.6 mi · 16%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 1%
Race Street
0.37 mi
Locust Street
0.03 mi
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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
202.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendenhall
02h 27m from West Gulfport
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Rolling Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Rolling Fork?

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from West Gulfport and 118.3 miles from Rolling Fork.

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

The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Rolling Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

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

Laurel station

76 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Rolling Fork. Straight-line distance: 202.24 mi (325.47 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
Rolling Fork

#2 Rolling Fork

City in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Population1,849
Coordinates32.9065200, -90.8781600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Rolling Fork (-90.87816, 32.90652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $31.66
Round trip
$63.32
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.66 $63.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.61 $71.21
Premium $4.63 $38.67 $77.33
Diesel $5.42 $45.27 $90.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Rolling Fork. The current time is 23:05:30.

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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.