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Trip from Farmington, MS to West Gulfport, MS

Drive Time

6h 56m

Distance

352.6 mi

567 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 45m ★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 2m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 18m
8 PM
6h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Gulfport, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farmington, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 352.6 miles and takes about 6h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 59, US 45, US Highway 45 Aiternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.7 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.90 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

176.3 miles from Farmington, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 56m highway drive covering 352.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.7 miles on I 59.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 200.3 miles in near I 59.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 352.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 200.3 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 292.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
200.3 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | I 59

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
7
289 mi into trip | ~5h 38m 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
292.2 mi into trip | ~5h 42m 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
292.5 mi into trip | ~5h 43m 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
292.6 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in | US 49

Turn right onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Farmington, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mobile, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

New Orleans

200.3 mi in | ~4h 2m | via I 59

Mobile

289 mi in | ~5h 38m | via US 98

Gulfport

292.2 mi in | ~5h 42m

Mississippi Gulf Coast

292.2 mi in | ~5h 42m

Multi Purpose Center

292.5 mi in | ~5h 43m

Hattiesburg

292.5 mi in | ~5h 43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 59 88.7 mi 1h 36m
US 45 62.1 mi 1h 12m
US Highway 45 Aiternate 60.6 mi 1h 9m
US 49 59.9 mi 1h 12m
US Highway 45 Alternate 54.7 mi 1h 6m
I 20 8.1 mi 9m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
US 98 3.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 59 — 88.7 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MS and West Gulfport, MS.

1

Start on County Road 217

146 ft · 11 sec · County Road 217
2

Turn left onto County Road 200

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 200
3

Continue on Proper Street

2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street
4

Continue on Cruise Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Fillmore Street
6

Turn right onto South Tate Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto US 45

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 45

0.5 mi · 31 sec · US 45
9

Continue on US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 45

43 mi · 51 min · US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
12

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT
13

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
14

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT
15

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
16

Continue on US 45 ALT

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 45

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 45
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
20

Merge onto I 20; I 59

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 20; I 59; US 80

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 20; I 59; US 80
Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59

89 mi · 1 hr 36 min · I 59
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

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.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26

Turn right onto US 49

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
27

Turn straight onto US 49

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

424 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
29

Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

31 ft · 0 sec · Arkansas Avenue
30

Arrive at destination

Arkansas Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.3 miles from Farmington, MS, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.7 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 176.3 miles or 3h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Farmington, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Farmington, MS

This is one driving day of about 352.6 miles and 6h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmington, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 59 for about 88.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.3 mi from Farmington, MS · 3h 34m into the drive

Downtown Butler, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, AL

176 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

Bear Creek, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.3 miles from Farmington, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.7 miles.

Arriving in West Gulfport, MS

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 48.6
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 48.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.90 one way

$107.81 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $59.12 $118.25
premium $4.61 $64.00 $127.99
diesel $5.64 $78.34 $156.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105.8 1 $37.02 $16.92
Efficient EV 88.2 1 $30.85 $14.10
EV Truck/SUV 141 1 $49.36 $22.57

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Farmington, MS

Morning in Farmington on Monday

Local time

10:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Gulfport, MS

Morning in West Gulfport on Monday

Local time

10:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Butler, AL

176 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 56m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Farmington, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 352.6 miles and takes about 6h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, US 45, US Highway 45 Aiternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.3 miles from Farmington, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 352.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 200.3 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 292.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Farmington, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mobile, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

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