Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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 Park Estates, MS
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 25.9 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Bienville Boulevard, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 25.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Bienville Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Bienville Boulevard. You will hit about 10 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 25.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.6 miles (Hanshaw Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Hanshaw Road
Turn right onto Hanshaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Beachview Drive
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Palmetto Drive
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 15 mi | 16m |
| Bienville Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| US 49 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hanshaw Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beachview Drive | <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 Park Estates, 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
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 90
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bienville Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hanshaw Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Spanish Trail
12
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
498 ft
·
15 sec
·
Beachview Drive
13
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
346 ft
·
20 sec
·
Palmetto Drive
14
Turn left onto North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North 6th Street
15
Arrive at destination
North 6th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Afternoon in Gulf Park Estates on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
0% chance
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
17 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
36m 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 25.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Bienville Boulevard, Washington Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $3.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.6 miles (Hanshaw Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Gulfport, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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