Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Night in West Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
9:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Amory, MS
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
284.2 mi
457 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 23m
★
6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 3m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 47m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
大 董
Amory, MS
Nati
Trip Overview
Traveling from West Gulfport to Amory covers 284.2 miles across the state of Mississippi, typically taking about 5 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays within the Southeast region, you can comfortably complete the trek in a single day, making it an efficient option for those looking to cross the state. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $43 to cover the distance. While the trip is manageable in one go, having the flexibility of a day-long itinerary allows you to navigate the transition from the coast toward the northern interior at your own pace. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that connects southern coastal areas with northern Mississippi communities.
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
142.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 67% of your travel time will be spent on major routes like US 45, US 49, and the Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. The journey features a significant 106.1-mile stretch on US 45, which serves as the backbone of your trip and requires steady attention. You will find that the road transitions between high-speed highway segments and more localized stretches, keeping the pace varied. Being behind the wheel demands focus during those longer, uninterrupted highway miles where the environment remains consistent for extended periods. Overall, the drive offers a functional connection between your origin and destination without excessive technical maneuvering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.9 miles in near US 98.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 284.2 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 62.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.1 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
62.9 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
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 I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
8
152.1 mi into trip
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~2h 53m in
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I 59
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscalo...
6
161 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 45 North: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 45 North: Macon
8
226.4 mi into trip
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~4h 19m in
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US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
6
244.2 mi into trip
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~4h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Col...
Towns Along This Route
Between West Gulfport, MS and Amory, MS, road signs point toward Laurel, Tuscaloosa and Aberdeen.
Laurel
62.9 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via US 98
Tuscaloosa
152.1 mi in
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~2h 53m
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via I 59
Aberdeen
226.4 mi in
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~4h 19m
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via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 106.1 mi | 2h 4m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 88.4 mi | 1h 35m |
| US 49 | 60.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 59 | 9 mi | 10m |
| MS 8 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Highway 125 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| US 98 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| US 278 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 106.1 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Amory, MS.
1
Start on Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 49
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 49
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto US 98
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 98
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 98
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 98
Toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 59; US 98
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 59
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 45 North: Macon
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 45
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 45
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 45
Toward US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 45
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plymouth Bluff Access Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
3.9 mi
·
4 min
Toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
16
Take the exit onto US 45
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on US 45; MS 50
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45; MS 50
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 45
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 45
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on US 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 45
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 45
Use the none lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
26
Continue on MS 8; MS 25
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 8; MS 25
Use the none lane.
27
Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 125
28
Turn right onto US 278
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 278
29
Turn left onto MS 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
31
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
To keep your energy levels high, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 5-hour and 35-minute transit. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, especially since the drive is long enough to consume most of your daylight hours. Since you will be relying heavily on US 45, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longest 106.1-mile stretch to ensure you don't run low in between service points. Because this is a single-day trip, pack your own snacks and drinks to maintain momentum and minimize the time spent idling at gas stations. The primary advantage of this route is its simplicity, so prioritize steady progress over frequent, unnecessary detours.
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 142.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.1 miles or 2h 43m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amory, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Gulfport, 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 West Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 284.2 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Gulfport, 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 US 45 for about 106.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.1 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 142.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 miles.
Arriving in Amory, MS
The final approach into Amory, 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 Amory, 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
$43.45 one way
$86.89 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $47.65 | $95.31 |
| premium | $4.61 | $51.58 | $103.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.14 | $126.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.84 | $13.64 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.87 | $11.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.79 | $18.19 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
Amory, MS
Night in Amory on Sunday
Local time
9:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Aberdeen, MS
142 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
1 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 35m 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 West Gulfport, MS to Amory, MS covers 284.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, 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 142.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.45 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 16 significant decision points across 284.2 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 62.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.1 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Gulfport, MS and Amory, MS, road signs point toward Laurel, Tuscaloosa and Aberdeen.
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