Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Night in West Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Carthage, MS
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
216.1 mi
348 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
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6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
大 董
Carthage, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Spanning 216.1 miles, your drive from West Gulfport to Carthage is a straightforward north-bound journey through Mississippi. You should budget approximately 4 hours and 8 minutes of pure driving time, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, it is an affordable excursion for those traveling within the Southeast region. You will primarily utilize the Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, the West Florida Republic Parkway, and I-10 to complete the trek. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily complete the entire route in one day without needing an overnight stay. This highway-focused path provides a direct connection between the coast and the interior of the state.
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
108.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as roughly 71% of your journey consists of highway driving. The route feels like a consistent, highway-focused push rather than a winding backroads excursion. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, where you can settle in for 56.4 miles of steady travel. The character of the road is built for speed and directness, minimizing the stop-and-go traffic found on smaller local routes. As you transition between the major thoroughfares, the rhythm of the drive remains predictable, allowing you to maintain a steady pace throughout the 216.1-mile span.
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.
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway and West Florida Republic Parkway. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 216.1 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 2.4 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
42.2 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway toward I 12, I 59: Hammond, Baton Rouge, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 12, I 59: Hammond, Baton Rouge, Hattie...
5
42.4 mi into trip
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~47m in
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I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Continue onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway toward I 12: Hammond, Baton Rouge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 267B
Toward I 12: Hammond, Baton Rouge
7
90 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 55: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38B
Toward I 55: Jackson
Towns Along This Route
Between West Gulfport, MS and Carthage, MS, road signs point toward Baton Rouge and Hattiesburg.
Baton Rouge
42.2 mi in
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~46m
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via I 12
Hattiesburg
42.2 mi in
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~46m
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via I 12
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway | 56.4 mi | 1h |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 47.8 mi | 51m |
| I 10 | 39.8 mi | 42m |
| US 84 | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| US 98 | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| Carthage Point Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| US 49 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Highland Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
— 56.4 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Carthage, MS.
1
Start on Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
6 sec
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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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 10 West: New Orleans
5
Merge onto I 10
40 mi
·
42 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 12
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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West Florida Republic Parkway
Toward I 12, I 59: Hammond, Baton Rouge, Hattiesburg
7
Continue on I 12
48 mi
·
50 min
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West Florida Republic Parkway
Exit 267B
Toward I 12: Hammond, Baton Rouge
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 55: Jackson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 55
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 98
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US 98
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 98; MS 184
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
13
Merge onto US 84
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 84
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 84
15
Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Lower Woodville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Woodville Road
17
Continue on Carthage Point Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Carthage Point Road
18
Turn slight right
45 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this 4-hour and 8-minute drive is simple, but keeping a few logistics in mind will improve your comfort. Since you only have one recommended stop, try to time your break to coincide with the transition between major highways to maximize your momentum. Leave early in the morning to beat potential traffic clusters, especially when navigating the segments involving I-10. Keep your budget around $33 for fuel, though it is wise to fill up before hitting the longer, more remote stretches of the Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. Because the route is compact, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon travel.
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 108.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.1 miles or 1h 57m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carthage, 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 216.1 miles and 4h 8m.
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 Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.1 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 108.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carthage, MS
The final approach into Carthage, 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 Carthage, 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
$33.04 one way
$66.07 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $36.24 | $72.47 |
| premium | $4.61 | $39.22 | $78.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.01 | $96.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.25 | $13.83 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Carthage, MS
Night in Carthage on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
84°F
Central, LA
108 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 8m 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 Carthage, MS covers 216.1 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.1 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 $33.04 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 14 significant decision points across 216.1 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 2.4 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Gulfport, MS and Carthage, MS, road signs point toward Baton Rouge and Hattiesburg.
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