Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Indianola, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 10m
Distance
249.7 mi
402 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 57m
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6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m
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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Indianola, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Indianola, MS covers 249.7 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.4 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
124.9 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 158.4 mi | 3h 16m |
| US 49W | 46 mi | 55m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| I 20 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| 2nd Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Westside Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 158.4 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Indianola, 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
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
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 left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
14
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
16
Take the exit onto US 49
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
17
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
18
Merge onto US 49
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
19
Take the exit onto US 49W
46 mi
·
55 min
·
US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
20
Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Front Avenue
191 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Avenue
22
Continue on Westside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Westside Avenue
23
Turn left onto Faison Avenue
97 ft
·
5 sec
·
Faison Avenue
24
Turn right onto Lee Street
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lee Street
25
Arrive at destination
Lee Street
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 124.9 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.4 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.9 miles or 2h 35m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianola, 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 249.7 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 158.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.9 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 158.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 202.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
151.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
6
154.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
157.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
|
US 49
Take the exit onto US 49 toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson,...
5
202.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
|
US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.71 one way
$75.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.40 | $82.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.13 | $110.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.22 | $11.99 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.85 | $9.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.9 | 1 | $34.96 | $15.98 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Indianola, MS
Afternoon in Indianola on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
7 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
249.7 mi in 5h 10m, mostly highway — 158.4 mi of that is on US 49.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.4 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 49W. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 249.7 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 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.6 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Gulfport, MS and Indianola, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Jackson
151.3 mi in
|
~3h 7m
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via US 49
Yazoo City
154.6 mi in
|
~3h 12m
|
via I 20; US 49
Vicksburg
202.4 mi in
|
~4h 10m
|
via US 49W
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 249.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.4 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Indianola, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.6 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Indianola, MS before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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