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

The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Walls, MS is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.6 miles (516 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.27 mi
06h 55m
Flight
320.62 mi
515.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.62 mi
Kilometers
515.98 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.27 mi
Kilometers
573.36 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walls
Thu, Apr 30, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gulfport
2026-04-29T22:54
Arrive Walls
Thu, Apr 30, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 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
10:08 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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From West Gulfport
178.5 mi
03h 27m
To Walls
177.8 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West

  18. 18

    Continue on Goodman Road West

    1537 ft · 36 sec · Goodman Road West

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2317 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    814 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

    715 ft · 27 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Railroad Avenue

    52 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McLemore Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · McLemore Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLemore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
195 mi · 55%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
83.4 mi · 23%
Goodman Road West
8.53 mi · 2%
Southaven
0.3 mi
2nd Street
0.15 mi
East Railroad Avenue
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

194 mi · 03h 30m

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 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
320.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
03h 27m from West Gulfport
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Gulfport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Walls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from West Gulfport and 177.8 miles from Walls.

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

The direct path is about 320.6 miles (516 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 $47.60 one way or $95.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Gulfport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Walls.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Walls. Straight-line distance: 320.62 mi (515.98 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
Walls

#2 Walls

Town in Mississippi

Population1,441
Coordinates34.9582400, -90.1525600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gulfport (-89.0942, 30.40409)
End: Walls (-90.15256, 34.95824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.59 L · about $47.60
Round trip
$95.21
25.14 gal · 95.18 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.60 $95.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.54 $107.07
Premium $4.63 $58.14 $116.27
Diesel $5.42 $68.07 $136.13

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gulfport and Walls. The current time is 22:54:43.

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.