Origin
Waveland, MS
Late night in Waveland on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waveland, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waveland, MS
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West Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waveland, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 29.4 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, MS 43, US 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.7 miles from Waveland, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 29.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and MS 43. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.9 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and MS 43. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coleman Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coleman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Saint Anthony Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Coleman Avenue
Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Saint Anthony Street
Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
4
29.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
29.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
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Arkansas Avenue
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Waveland, MS to West Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
27.1 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| MS 43 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| US 49 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| McLaurin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coleman Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 19.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waveland, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on Central Avenue
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Coleman Avenue
3
Continue on Saint Joseph Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
4
Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Saint Anthony Street
5
Turn left onto McLaurin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McLaurin Street
6
Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Nicholson Avenue
7
Continue on MS 43; MS 603
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
MS 43; MS 603
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 10
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
11
Turn straight onto US 49
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.7 miles from Waveland, MS, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 29.4 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Waveland, 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 Waveland, MS
This is one driving day of about 29.4 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waveland, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Waveland, MS · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Waveland, 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
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in West Gulfport on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
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
10 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
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Waveland, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 29.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, MS 43, 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 14.7 miles from Waveland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coleman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Saint Anthony Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Waveland, MS to West Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
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