Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
331 mi
533 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from Booneville, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 331 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 2nd Street, US 45 South, Highway 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.5 miles from Booneville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 331 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Booneville, MS to West Gulfport, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 59 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 98 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Multi Purpose Center | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
Start on Washington Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight
Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Turn right
Turn straight
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.5 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Booneville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Booneville, MS
This is one driving day of about 331 miles and 5h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.5 mi from Booneville, MS · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 165.5 miles from Booneville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into West Gulfport, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Gulfport, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$50.60 one way
$101.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| premium | $4.61 | $60.08 | $120.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.54 | $147.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.3 | 1 | $34.75 | $15.89 |
| Efficient EV | 82.8 | 0 | $28.96 | $13.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.4 | 1 | $46.34 | $21.18 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Booneville on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in West Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
86°F
Butler, AL
166 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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