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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Sardis, MS is about 311 miles (500.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.7 miles (455 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
311 mi
06h 02m
Flight
282.74 mi
455.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.74 mi
Kilometers
455.02 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
311 mi
Kilometers
500.51 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 Sardis
Tue, Jun 2, 6:22 PM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Wed, Jun 3, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-06-02T12:19
Arrive Sardis
Tue, Jun 2, 6:22 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

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
Flowood
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

From West Gulfport
155.8 mi
03h 01m
To Sardis
155.2 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    156.8 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 315: Sardis, Sardis Dam

    1268 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Lee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Lee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
158 mi · 51%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 27%
East Lee Street
1.05 mi
MS 315
0.24 mi
Arkansas Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 50m

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
+28.3 mi
282.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowood
03h 01m from West Gulfport
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311 miles (500.5 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?

Flowood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from West Gulfport and 155.2 miles from Sardis.

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

The direct path is about 282.7 miles (455 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 $41.54 one way or $83.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Gulfport and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Stop Ideas Near Flowood

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

65 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

69 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 282.74 mi (455.02 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
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#2 Sardis

Town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,661
Coordinates34.4370500, -89.9159200
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Sardis (-89.91592, 34.43705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.54 L · about $41.54
Round trip
$83.09
21.94 gal · 83.08 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.54 $83.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.72 $93.44
Premium $4.63 $50.74 $101.47
Diesel $5.42 $59.40 $118.81

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Sardis. The current time is 12:19:32.

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.