Origin
Walls, MS
Afternoon in Walls on Monday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walls, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
364.5 mi
587 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Walls, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 364.5 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Railroad Avenue, East Railroad Avenue, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.72 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
182.2 miles from Walls, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 364.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Railroad Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 48m 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 Walls, MS to West Gulfport, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Goodman Road West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Railroad Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walls, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on McLemore Drive
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
McLemore Drive
2
Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
269 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Railroad Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
4
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
2nd Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
7
Turn right onto Goodman Road West
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Goodman Road West
8
Take the ramp slight right toward Jackson
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Jackson
9
Merge slight left
194 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
11
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richland, Hattiesburg
12
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
13
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
14
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
16
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
19
Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
20
Turn right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
21
Turn straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
22
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
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 182.2 miles from Walls, MS, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
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 182.2 miles or 2h 54m 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 51m
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 Walls, 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 Walls, MS
This is one driving day of about 364.5 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walls, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.2 mi from Walls, MS · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182.2 miles from Walls, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$55.72 one way
$111.45 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $61.12 | $122.24 |
| premium | $4.61 | $66.16 | $132.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.98 | $161.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.27 | $17.50 |
| Efficient EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.89 | $14.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.8 | 1 | $51.03 | $23.33 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Destination
West Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in West Gulfport on Monday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
17 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
5h 48m 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 Walls, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 364.5 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Railroad Avenue, East Railroad Avenue, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.2 miles from Walls, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.72 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 straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Walls, MS to West Gulfport, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Walls, MS to West Gulfport, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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