Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in West Gulfport on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Escatawpa, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS covers 37.9 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, I 10 East, MS 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| MS 63 | — | — |
| MS 613 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Escatawpa, MS.
1
Start on Arkansas Avenue
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3
Turn left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 10 East: Mobile
5
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
36 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
7
Keep slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
9
Take the exit slight left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
10
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula
12
Keep slight right
266 ft
·
7 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Escatawpa, MS
Afternoon in Escatawpa on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
43m 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 Escatawpa, MS covers 37.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, I 10 East, MS 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 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 $5.72 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.
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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