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Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

146.8 mi

236 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown West Gulfport, MS, MS

West Gulfport, MS

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Downtown Cleary, MS, MS

Cleary, MS

大 董

Trip Overview

The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS covers 146.8 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, West Main Street, Florence Byram Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 142.8 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.17 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.4 miles from West Gulfport, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 146.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 146.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 142.8 miles on US 49.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 142.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 60.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 49

Turn left onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 49

Turn straight onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
145.9 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | Florence Byram Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
146.8 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | Cleary Road

Turn right onto Cleary Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 142.8 mi 2h 55m
West Main Street 1.7 mi 4m
Florence Byram Road 1.7 mi 2m
MS 469 0.5 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Cleary Road <0.1 mi <1m
Arkansas Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 142.8 mi, about 2h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Cleary, 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 straight 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

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto MS 469

0.5 mi · 49 sec · MS 469
12

Continue on West Main Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on Florence Byram Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Florence Byram Road
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Florence Byram Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Florence Byram Road
15

Turn right onto Cleary Road

33 ft · 1 sec · Cleary Road
16

Arrive at destination

Cleary Road

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 73.4 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.8 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 32 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.4 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleary, 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.

+

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 146.8 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 142.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.4 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 1h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hattiesburg, MS

73 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.

Popular next leg

Hattiesburg, MS to Cleary, MS

81.7 mi · 1h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Saucier, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hattiesburg, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.8 miles.

Arriving in Cleary, MS

The final approach into Cleary, 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 Cleary, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 146.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.17 one way

$44.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $24.34 $48.68
premium $4.56 $26.35 $52.70
diesel $5.61 $32.41 $64.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44 0 $15.41 $7.05
Efficient EV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.87
EV Truck/SUV 58.7 0 $20.55 $9.40

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Gulfport, MS

Late night in West Gulfport on Friday

Local time

1:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleary, MS

Late night in Cleary on Friday

Local time

1:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 3m 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 West Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS covers 146.8 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, West Main Street, Florence Byram Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 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 $22.17 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 60.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Gulfport, MS to Cleary, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.

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