Origin
Arnold Line, MS
Evening in Arnold Line on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arnold Line, MS to Gulfport, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
73.9 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arnold Line, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, US 98, West 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.4 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Arnold Line, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 73.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and US 98. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.4 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 98. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 98.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward South I 59, East US 98: New Orleans, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward South I 59, East US 98: New Orleans, Mob...
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...
9
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arnold Line, MS and Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Mobile, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
Mobile
7.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 98
Mississippi Gulf Coast
10.9 mi in
|
~15m
Multi Purpose Center
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Hattiesburg
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 62.4 mi | 1h 17m |
| US 98 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Westover Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hardy Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brand Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 62.4 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnold Line, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on Brand Lane
113 ft
·
11 sec
·
Brand Lane
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Westover Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Westover Drive
4
Turn left onto US 98
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hardy Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 98
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 98
Toward South I 59, East US 98: New Orleans, Mobile
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 98
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 49
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 49
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 49
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
25th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
US 49
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Arnold Line, MS, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Arnold Line, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arnold Line, MS
This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Arnold Line, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 62.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.9 mi from Arnold Line, MS · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Arnold Line, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.4 miles.
Arriving in Gulfport, MS
The final approach into Gulfport, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.16 one way
$22.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.32 | $32.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gulfport, MS
Evening in Gulfport on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arnold Line, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, US 98, West 4th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Arnold Line, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arnold Line, MS and Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Mobile, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
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