Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Gulf Hills, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Gulf Hills, MS
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Gulf Hills, MS covers 20.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 49, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 15 mi | 16m |
| US 49 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hugh Seymour Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West el Bonito Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shore Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 15 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Gulf Hills, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 10 East: Mobile
5
Merge onto I 10
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 10
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
8
Turn straight onto MS 609
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Avenue
9
Turn right onto Hugh Seymour Lane
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hugh Seymour Lane
10
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ridge Road
11
Continue on Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Shore Drive
12
Turn left onto West el Bonito Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West el Bonito Drive
13
Arrive at destination
West el Bonito Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — 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
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Hugh Seymour Lane
Turn right onto Hugh Seymour Lane
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West el Bonito Drive
Turn left onto West el Bonito Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Gulf Hills, MS
Afternoon in Gulf Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:20 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
6 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
20.1 mi in 27m, mostly highway — 15 mi of that is on I 10.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 49. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulf Hills, MS before heading back.
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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