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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Saltillo, MS is about 309.6 miles (498.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.56 mi
06h 02m
Flight
275.52 mi
443.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.52 mi
Kilometers
443.4 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.56 mi
Kilometers
498.19 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saltillo
Sun, May 3, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Sun, May 3, 7:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-05-03T06:56
Arrive Saltillo
Sun, May 3, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gulfport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meridian
MS

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

From West Gulfport
155.1 mi
03h 01m
To Saltillo
154.5 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon

    1383 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1088 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    138 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    115 m · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kyle Avenue

    1597 ft · 1 min · Kyle Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2751 ft · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on East Mobile Street

    153 m · 10 sec · East Mobile Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mobile Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 29%
US 45 North
65.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
I 59 North
9.76 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
5.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
275.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
03h 01m from West Gulfport
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving West Gulfport and Sunny near Saltillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from West Gulfport and 154.5 miles from Saltillo.

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

The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

85 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

102 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Saltillo. Straight-line distance: 275.52 mi (443.4 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
Saltillo

#2 Saltillo

Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,071
Coordinates34.3764900, -88.6817200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Saltillo (-88.68172, 34.37649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.35 L · about $41.35
Round trip
$82.71
21.84 gal · 82.7 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.35 $82.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.51 $93.02
Premium $4.63 $50.51 $101.01
Diesel $5.42 $59.13 $118.26

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Saltillo. The current time is 06:56:24.

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.