Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
267.8 mi
431 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from Leland, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 267.8 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Deer Creek Drive East, North Martin Luther King Drive, US 49 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.94 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
133.9 miles from Leland, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 267.8 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 4h 32m 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 Leland, MS to West Gulfport, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Deer Creek Drive East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meridian | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hattiesburg | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Leland, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
Start on North Broad Street
Turn left onto South Deer Creek Drive East
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left
Merge slight right
Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Leland, 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 Leland, MS
This is one driving day of about 267.8 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.9 mi from Leland, MS · 2h 16m 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.
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
$40.94 one way
$81.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $44.90 | $89.81 |
| premium | $4.61 | $48.60 | $97.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.50 | $118.99 |
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: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.12 | $12.85 |
| Efficient EV | 67 | 0 | $23.43 | $10.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.49 | $17.14 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Leland on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in West Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
134 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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