Origin
Grenada, MS
Morning in Grenada on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grenada, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
268.8 mi
433 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grenada, MS
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West Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grenada, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 268.8 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Highway 49 South, US 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.60 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
134.4 miles from Grenada, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 14m. Total distance: 268.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 14m highway drive covering 268.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Highway 49 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 111 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 111 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
422 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
463 ft
Total Descent
654 ft
Highest Point
422 ft
~153.6 mi in
Elevation Range
397 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Highway 49 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.6 miles in near US 49.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 268.8 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 114.6 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.2 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
114.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
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US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
7
197.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
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 I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
7
205.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m 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
208.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 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
208.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grenada, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Hattiesburg, Richland, Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile and Gulfport - among others.
Hattiesburg
113.7 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Richland
114.6 mi in
|
~2h 6m
|
via US 49
Gulf Coast
197.1 mi in
|
~3h 47m
Mississippi Gulf Coast
197.5 mi in
|
~3h 48m
|
via I 59
Mobile
205.2 mi in
|
~3h 56m
|
via US 98
Gulfport
208.4 mi in
|
~4h
Multi Purpose Center
208.7 mi in
|
~4h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 111 mi | 2h |
| Highway 49 South | 80.3 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 49 | 62.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| US 98 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Sunset Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 111 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grenada, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Drive
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto I 55
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 55
4
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
6
Merge onto US 49
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49; MS 42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 59
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight lane.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 49
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 49
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.4 miles from Grenada, MS, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 59 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.4 miles or 2h 31m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Grenada, 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 Grenada, MS
This is one driving day of about 268.8 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Grenada, 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 55 for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.4 mi from Grenada, MS · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.4 miles from Grenada, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.60 one way
$81.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $44.56 | $89.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $48.25 | $96.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.35 | $118.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.22 | $12.90 |
| Efficient EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.52 | $10.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.63 | $17.20 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
West Gulfport, MS
Morning in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 to 15 mph
0% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grenada, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 268.8 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Highway 49 South, US 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.4 miles from Grenada, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 14 significant decision points across 268.8 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 114.6 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.2 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grenada, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Hattiesburg, Richland, Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile and Gulfport - among others.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 25 ft to 422 ft elevation with about 463 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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