Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Late night in West Gulfport on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Ripley, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
6h 47m
Distance
345.6 mi
556 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 35m
★
6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 53m
3 PM
6h 57m
5 PM
7h 10m
8 PM
6h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
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Ripley, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Ripley, MS covers 345.6 miles and takes about 6h 47m 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 59 North, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.19 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
172.8 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 47m. Total distance: 345.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 47m drive with frequent turns across 345.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | — | — |
| I 59 North | — | — |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 45 North | — | — |
| Highway 45 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| US 78 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Ripley, MS.
1
Start on Arkansas Avenue
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3
Turn left
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
4
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
5
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
8
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 45 North: Macon
11
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
13
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
14
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
15
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 78:west: Memphis
17
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
23 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
19
Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 15
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
20
Turn straight
11 mi
·
16 min
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
22
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Walnut Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 172.8 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
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 76 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.8 miles or 3h 23m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 345.6 miles and 6h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.8 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.8 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ripley, MS
The final approach into Ripley, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ripley, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.19 one way
$104.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $57.30 | $114.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $62.03 | $124.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.30 | $152.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.29 | $16.59 |
| Efficient EV | 86.4 | 0 | $30.24 | $13.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.2 | 1 | $48.38 | $22.12 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Ripley, MS
Late night in Ripley on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Meridian, MS
173 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
7 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 47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Ripley, MS covers 345.6 miles and takes about 6h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, I 59 North, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.8 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 $52.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Gulfport, MS to Ripley, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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