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Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Kosciusko, MS

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

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

199.9 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 20m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m

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

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city in Mississippi, United States

Kosciusko, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Kosciusko, MS covers 199.9 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, MS 35, MS 731 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.6 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.19 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

99.9 miles from West Gulfport, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 101.6 mi 2h 6m
MS 35 94.8 mi 2h 21m
MS 731 1.4 mi 2m
MS 28 1.3 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Jefferson Street 0.1 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Arkansas Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 101.6 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn straight onto US 49

10 mi · 16 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 49; MS 42

5.4 mi · 6 min · 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 · 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

16 mi · 19 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto MS 149

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
12

Turn right onto MS 35

10 mi · 14 min · MS 35
13

Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35

1.3 mi · 2 min · MS 28; MS 35
14

Turn left onto MS 35

85 mi · 2 hr 6 min · MS 35
15

Turn left onto MS 731

1.4 mi · 2 min · MS 731
16

Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street
17

Arrive at destination

East Jefferson Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.9 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.6 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 44 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.9 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kosciusko, 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 199.9 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 101.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sumrall, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sumrall, MS

100 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

Wiggins, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.9 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 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.6 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 Restaurant

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.9

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16622892500

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

The Sip Beverages

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 199.9

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+16625826620

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.9

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16622892500

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.9

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+16622894433

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 199.9

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+16622897568

Visit website

The Sip Beverages

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 199.9

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+16625826620

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

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Chevrolet Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.6

Wiggins, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18003239935

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Gulfport, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

Kosciusko Information Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 199.9

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16622892981

Visit website

Kosciusko City Parks & Rec

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 199.9

Kosciusko, Mississippi

+16622897932

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 57.1

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16013877248

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

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 71.4

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 199.8 — 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
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 49

Turn left onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 49

Turn straight onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
112.2 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | MS 28; MS 35

Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35

Navigation decision point

4
199.8 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | East Jefferson Street

Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.19 one way

$60.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $33.14 $66.28
premium $4.56 $35.88 $71.76
diesel $5.61 $44.14 $88.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60 0 $20.99 $9.60
Efficient EV 50 0 $17.49 $8.00
EV Truck/SUV 80 0 $27.99 $12.79

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

West Gulfport, MS

Afternoon in West Gulfport on Saturday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kosciusko, MS

Afternoon in Kosciusko on Saturday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Sumrall, MS

100 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

15 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

4h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

199.9 mi in 4h 33m, mostly highway — 101.6 mi of that is on US 49.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.6 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

533 ft 25 ft

Total Climb

687 ft

Total Descent

236 ft

Highest Point

533 ft

~128.5 mi in

Elevation Range

508 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 199.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101.6 miles on US 49. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Kosciusko, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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