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Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Farmington, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 56m

Distance

353.2 mi

568 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 45m ★
6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m

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

N Qurash

Downtown Farmington, MS, MS

Farmington, MS

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Farmington, MS covers 353.2 miles and takes about 6h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 45, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, US 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.34 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

176.6 miles from West Gulfport, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 45 111 mi 2h 7m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway 88.4 mi 1h 35m
US 49 60.1 mi 1h 12m
US Highway 45 Alternate 53 mi 1h 3m
Martin Luther King Drive 18.1 mi 20m
I 59 9 mi 10m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive 3.3 mi 4m
US 98 3.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 45 — 111 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
6

Merge onto US 98

2.5 mi · 2 min · US 98
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 98

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 98
Toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 59; US 98

88 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 59

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 59
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 45 North: Macon Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto US 45

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive
14

Continue on US 45; MS 6

3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

31 mi · 35 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Continue on US 45

15 mi · 17 min · US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
18

Keep slight right at fork

171 ft · 5 sec
19

Turn right onto South Harper Road

211 ft · 10 sec · South Harper Road
20

Turn left onto South Tate Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Tate Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Fillmore Street
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto Cruise Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on Proper Street

2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street
24

Continue on County Road 200

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 200
25

Turn right onto County Road 217

146 ft · 6 sec · County Road 217
26

Arrive at destination

County Road 217

Trip Plan

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 176.6 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 78 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.6 miles or 3h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington, 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 353.2 miles and 6h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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 45 for about 111 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Meridian, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meridian, MS

177 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

Hattiesburg, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meridian, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.6 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 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 302.7

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16623500215

Visit website

Mugged Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Booneville, Mississippi

2.6 mi

Booneville Tea Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Booneville, Mississippi

2.5 mi

Ward's Restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.9

Laurel, Mississippi

Hours: 5:45 am–9 pm

+16016499278

Visit website

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 328

Booneville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16627281746

Visit website

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.4

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16015538377

Visit website

SIP COFFEE CO

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 227

Brooksville, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16627385795

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 302.7

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16623500215

Visit website

Mugged Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 328

Booneville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–4 pm

+16623401075

Visit website

Booneville Tea Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 328

Booneville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+16624161926

The Raven’s Nest

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 328

Booneville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 302.7

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 302.7

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16622693675

Visit website

SoCo Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 353.2

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16625941271

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 302.7

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

+12283142100

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283142100

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 353.2

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 302.7

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 252.3

West Point, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

TrainTastic! Train Museum formerly: Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12282845731

Visit website

Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16012992816

Visit website

Mississippi Aquarium

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12282411300

Visit website

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12288976039

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 62.9 and 349.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 98

Take the exit onto US 98 toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
8
152.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | I 59

Keep slight right at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscalo...
6
161 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 45 North: Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 45 North: Macon
8
226.4 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupel...
7
349.3 mi into trip | ~6h 47m in | Cruise Street

Turn right onto Cruise Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.34 one way

$106.68 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $58.56 $117.11
premium $4.56 $63.40 $126.79
diesel $5.61 $77.98 $155.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106 1 $37.09 $16.95
Efficient EV 88.3 1 $30.90 $14.13
EV Truck/SUV 141.3 1 $49.45 $22.60

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

West Gulfport, MS

Afternoon in West Gulfport on Saturday

Local time

12:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Farmington, MS

Afternoon in Farmington on Saturday

Local time

12:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Meridian, MS

177 mi in

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

11 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

6h 56m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 304.5
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 304.5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

353.2 mi in 6h 56m, mostly highway — 111 mi of that is on US 45.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111 mi on US 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.9 miles in near US 98.

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 18 significant decision points across 353.2 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: at 62.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.1 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Farmington, MS, road signs point toward Laurel, Tuscaloosa and Tupelo.

Laurel

62.9 mi in | ~1h 16m | via US 98

Tuscaloosa

152.1 mi in | ~2h 53m | via I 59

Tupelo

226.4 mi in | ~4h 19m | via US 45 ALT

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 353.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111 miles on US 45. 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 Farmington, 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: at 62.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.1 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Farmington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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