Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Night in West Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Rosedale, MS
Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
295.3 mi
475 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
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6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
大 董
Rosedale, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Traveling from West Gulfport to Rosedale covers 295.3 miles across Mississippi, taking approximately 6 hours and 19 minutes of pure drive time. While this trip is manageable as a single-day commitment, you should prepare for a full day on the road. You will primarily utilize US 49 and US 49W, navigating through the heart of the state. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, the journey is relatively affordable for a solo driver or a small group. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path between the Gulf Coast and the Delta region.
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
147.6 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on major routes like US 49 and Medgar Evers Boulevard. You can expect a consistent pace throughout the trip, highlighted by a significant 158.4-mile uninterrupted stretch on US 49. Because the route relies so heavily on primary highways, you will experience a steady, predictable rhythm behind the wheel rather than technical, winding backroads. As you transition from the southern coast toward the northern reaches of the state, the landscape will evolve, though the road quality remains largely consistent for long-distance travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 158.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 295.3 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
151.3 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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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
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~3h 12m in
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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
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~3h 15m in
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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
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~4h 10m in
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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...
Towns Along This Route
Between West Gulfport, MS and Rosedale, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Jackson
151.3 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via US 49
Yazoo City
154.6 mi in
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~3h 12m
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via I 20; US 49
Vicksburg
202.4 mi in
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~4h 10m
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via US 49W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 158.4 mi | 3h 16m |
| US 49W | 46.7 mi | 56m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| East Sunflower Road | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| North Sunflower Avenue | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| South Highway 61 | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| I 20 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| MS 448 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
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 Rosedale, 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
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 49
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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US 49
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi
·
16 min
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US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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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
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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
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I 20; I 55; US 49
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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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
47 mi
·
56 min
·
US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
20
Turn left onto US 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
21
Turn right onto MS 448
13 mi
·
23 min
·
North Sunflower Avenue
22
Turn left onto MS 448
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 448
23
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Highway 61
24
Turn left onto MS 8
19 mi
·
29 min
·
East Sunflower Road
25
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
MS 1
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6-hour and 19-minute journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic in more populated areas. Although the route is designed as a one-day trip, plan for at least one substantial stop to stretch your legs and refuel given the length of the drive. Keep your $45 fuel budget in mind when selecting service stations along the highway to ensure you do not get caught in a low-gas stretch. Since the longest segment spans over 158 miles, check your tire pressure and fluid levels before leaving West Gulfport to ensure your vehicle is ready for the sustained highway speeds required to reach Rosedale.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.6 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 2m 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 3h 2m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosedale, 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 295.3 miles and 6h 19m.
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 US 49 for about 158.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.6 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 147.6 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.
Arriving in Rosedale, MS
The final approach into Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.14 one way
$90.29 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $49.52 | $99.03 |
| premium | $4.61 | $53.60 | $107.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.61 | $131.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.01 | $14.17 |
| Efficient EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.1 | 1 | $41.34 | $18.90 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Rosedale, MS
Night in Rosedale on Sunday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
2 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
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Rosedale, MS covers 295.3 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.6 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 $45.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 16 significant decision points across 295.3 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 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.
Between West Gulfport, MS and Rosedale, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
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