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

The driving distance from Winona, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
248.21 mi
04h 07m
Flight
215.89 mi
347.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.89 mi
Kilometers
347.44 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.21 mi
Kilometers
399.46 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Winona
Thu, May 14, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-05-13T20:32
Arrive West Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona
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 Winona
124 mi
02h 03m
To West Gulfport
124.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Vine Street

    24 m · 9 sec · South Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Summit Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Applegate Street

    1872 ft · 39 sec · North Applegate Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middleton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middleton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    1837 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
90.6 mi · 36%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 33%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Middleton Road
1 mi
I 20 East
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendenhall
02h 03m from Winona
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winona and Patchy Fog near West Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 124 miles from Winona and 124.2 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.17 one way or $66.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winona and Patchy Fog near West Gulfport.

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 Winona and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 215.89 mi (347.44 km).

Winona

#1 Winona

City in Mississippi, United States

Population3,830
Coordinates33.4820700, -89.7281400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: South Vine Street (-89.72836, 33.482082)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.76 gal
33.16 L · about $33.17
Round trip
$66.35
17.52 gal · 66.32 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.7 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.17 $66.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.31 $74.62
Premium $4.63 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $5.42 $47.44 $94.87

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona and West Gulfport. The current time is 20:32:25.

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.