Origin
Vicksburg, MS
Evening in Vicksburg on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vicksburg, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h
Distance
198.7 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vicksburg, MS
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West Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
This 198.7-mile drive from Vicksburg, MS to West Gulfport, MS is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours to complete. You'll spend about 94% of your time on major highways, primarily Highway 49 South and US 49, with a segment on I-20. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $30. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a direct journey through the Southeast region without needing an overnight stop. It's a straightforward path designed for efficient travel.
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
99.4 miles from Vicksburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 198.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 94% of your travel occurring on major roads like Highway 49 South and US 49. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent road conditions. While mostly highway, the experience will be less of a monotonous interstate grind and more of a consistent drive on well-traveled state and US highways connecting communities.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 49 South is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.9 miles in near I 20; US 49.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 198.7 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 43.9 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 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 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
7
127 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
135.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m 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
138.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m 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
138.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m 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 Vicksburg, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Meridian, Hattiesburg, Richland, Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mobile - among others.
Meridian
43.9 mi in
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~51m
|
via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
43.9 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 20; US 49
Richland
44.5 mi in
|
~52m
|
via US 49
Gulf Coast
127 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Mississippi Gulf Coast
127.4 mi in
|
~2h 34m
|
via I 59
Mobile
135.1 mi in
|
~2h 42m
|
via US 98
Gulfport
138.3 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Multi Purpose Center
138.6 mi in
|
~2h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 South | 80.3 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 49 | 62.7 mi | 1h 16m |
| I 20 | 41.1 mi | 46m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| US 98 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Clay Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 49 South
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on Jackson Street
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto US 80 Historic
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clay Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
40 mi
·
44 min
·
I 20; US 80
7
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
347 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
9
Take the exit onto US 49
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 49
Toward Hattiesburg
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
11
Merge onto US 49
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49; MS 42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 59
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto US 49
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 49
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Trip Plan
With a 4-hour estimated duration, this trip from Vicksburg to West Gulfport offers flexibility for departure. You could leave in the morning and arrive by midday, or depart in the afternoon for an early evening arrival. Considering the longest stretch without a major town is 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South, plan for your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the midpoint of that segment. This route is efficient, so you can afford to be spontaneous with any brief stops you might wish to make along the way.
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 99.4 miles from Vicksburg, MS, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 44 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m
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 Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 198.7 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Vicksburg, 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 Highway 49 South for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from Vicksburg, MS · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from Vicksburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.01 one way
$60.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.66 | $71.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.82 | $12.72 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
West Gulfport, MS
Evening in West Gulfport on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sumrall, MS
99 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
14 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
4h 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 Vicksburg, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 198.7 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 49 South, US 49, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 miles from Vicksburg, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.01 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 18 significant decision points across 198.7 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 43.9 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vicksburg, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Meridian, Hattiesburg, Richland, Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mobile - among others.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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