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Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.5 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

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

Downtown West Gulfport, MS, MS

West Gulfport, MS

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Downtown Lyman, MS, MS

Lyman, MS

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Trip Overview

This short 9.5-mile journey from West Gulfport to Lyman, Mississippi, is a quick 16-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on US 49 and MS 53, with a short section on Lumpkin Road. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Given its brevity and highway-focused profile, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive within the Southeast region of Mississippi, making it an easy addition to any local itinerary.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-dominated experience on this route, with 88% of your travel on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles along US 49. This section is characterized by its high percentage of highway driving, suggesting a consistent speed and direct path. While primarily highway, the inclusion of MS 53 and Lumpkin Road indicates a brief transition to local roads as you near your destination, offering a slight change of pace before arriving in Lyman.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 6.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 53. 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 6.8 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Lumpkin Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 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

3
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | MS 53

Turn left onto MS 53

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | Lumpkin Road

Turn left onto Lumpkin Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | Price Road

Turn left onto Price Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 6.8 mi 10m
MS 53 1.6 mi 2m
Lumpkin Road 0.7 mi 1m
Price Road 0.4 mi 1m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Arkansas Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 6.8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

6.8 mi · 10 min · US 49
4

Turn left onto MS 53

1.6 mi · 2 min · MS 53
5

Turn left onto Lumpkin Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lumpkin Road
6

Turn left onto Price Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Price Road
7

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.43 one way

$2.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $1.57 $3.15
premium $4.56 $1.71 $3.41
diesel $5.61 $2.10 $4.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 14, 2026

Origin

West Gulfport, MS

Night in West Gulfport on Thursday

Local time

10:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lyman, MS

Night in Lyman on Thursday

Local time

10:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lyman, MS covers 9.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, MS 53, Lumpkin 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 4.7 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 $1.43 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.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 6.8 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Lumpkin Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Gulfport, MS to Lyman, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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