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 Batesville, MS
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
302.7 mi
487 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 46m
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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Batesville, MS
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Trip Overview
Traversing Mississippi from West Gulfport to Batesville covers 302.7 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. Since this route is entirely highway-focused, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to complete the journey. The path utilizes a combination of US 49, I-55, and US 278 to move you through the heart of the state. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, you won't need to worry about an overnight split unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. It is a practical, direct way to cross the Southeast region from the coast to the northern interior.
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
151.3 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a consistent, highway-focused experience as you travel, with 100% of the route taking place on main roads. The journey features a significant 152.8-mile stretch on US 49, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your drive. You will transition between major arteries, moving from US 49 to the flow of I-55 before finishing on US 278. This is a functional, high-speed drive designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering. Behind the wheel, you will find a steady rhythm on these major thoroughfares, allowing you to cover the 302.7-mile distance with reliable consistency.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 152.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 302.7 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: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 49
Turn left onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
151.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
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US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
5
300.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
5
301.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Batesville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
151.3 mi in
|
~3h 7m
|
via US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 152.8 mi | 3h 9m |
| I 55 | 147.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| US 278 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 51 | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 152.8 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Batesville, 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
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
14
Merge onto I 55
148 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
I 55
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
16
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft
·
8 sec
17
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 278; MS 6
18
Turn right onto US 51; MS 35
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 51; MS 35
19
Arrive at destination
US 51; MS 35
Trip Plan
Given the nearly six-hour duration, plan your departure early to avoid potential congestion on the interstate segments. While the route is straightforward, you are limited to one recommended stop to keep your travel time under the six-hour mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long 152.8-mile stretch on US 49, as this is the most critical portion of the drive for planning your logistics. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so use your single stop to stretch and refuel strategically. By pacing yourself across the three primary highways, you can comfortably reach Batesville without feeling rushed by the road conditions.
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 151.3 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.8 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.3 miles or 3h 7m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, 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 302.7 miles and 5h 54m.
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 49 for about 152.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.3 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 151.3 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 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.8 miles.
Arriving in Batesville, MS
The final approach into Batesville, 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 Batesville, 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
$46.27 one way
$92.55 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $50.76 | $101.51 |
| premium | $4.61 | $54.94 | $109.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.25 | $134.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.78 | $14.53 |
| Efficient EV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.49 | $12.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.1 | 1 | $42.38 | $19.37 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Batesville, MS
Night in Batesville on Sunday
Local time
9:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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 54m 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 Batesville, MS covers 302.7 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, I 55, US 278. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.3 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 $46.27 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 11 significant decision points across 302.7 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: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Batesville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
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