Origin
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Morning in Bay Saint Louis on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Gulfport, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Saint Louis, MS
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Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick coastal connection in Southeast Mississippi, the 16.3-mile trip from Bay Saint Louis to Gulfport is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two cities. Because the entire route is located within the same region, you won't need to worry about major geographic transitions or overnight stays. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the coast, this straightforward drive offers a practical and efficient link between your starting point and your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 15.2 mi | 23m |
| North Beach Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 49 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 15.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Beach Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Beach Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 90
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 90
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 49
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 49
6
Arrive at destination
US 49
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 1.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Beach Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto North Beach Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 90
Turn right onto US 90
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Gulfport, MS
Morning in Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
28 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
26m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 90, which accounts for a 15.2-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. Navigating the path involves transitioning between US 90, North Beach Boulevard, and Main Street to reach your final destination. While the drive is relatively short, the dominance of highway segments ensures a consistent pace behind the wheel. Expect a predictable experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and North Beach Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Gulfport, MS is easy. At 26m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on US 90. 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: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulfport, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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