Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Evening in West Gulfport on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Kiln, MS
Kampus Production
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Kiln, MS covers 27.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, I 10 West, MS 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.7 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Kiln, MS is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Kiln, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| MS 43 | — | — |
| Kiln Delisle Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Kiln, MS.
Start on Arkansas Avenue
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
Keep slight right
Turn straight
Turn right onto Kiln Delisle Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.7 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kiln, MS than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving West Gulfport, MS.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 27.4 miles and 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.7 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 16m into the drive
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.7 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kiln, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in West Gulfport on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Kiln on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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