Origin
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Night in Bay Saint Louis on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS to West 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
31m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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West Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 19 miles along the Mississippi coast, this quick drive from Bay Saint Louis to West Gulfport is an easy trip that takes roughly 31 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via US 90, US 49, and North Beach Boulevard as you move through the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated at $3, the trip is highly budget-friendly for any traveler. This route offers a straightforward connection between two coastal communities, making it a practical choice if you are looking for efficiency over a long-haul journey. It is a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination quickly and reliably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 15.2 mi | 23m |
| US 49 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| North Beach Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
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 West 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
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
493 ft
·
16 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.9 — 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.
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 49
Turn left onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Arkansas Avenue
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
West Gulfport, MS
Night in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
24 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
31m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 94% of this 19-mile journey is spent on major thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by its efficiency, with a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.2 miles occurring on US 90. You should anticipate a consistent pace, as the route is designed for moving between these two Mississippi hubs rather than winding through backroads. The transition between the primary highways remains smooth, providing a predictable feel behind the wheel. While the driving environment is functional, the high highway percentage ensures you spend most of your 31-minute commute at cruising speeds.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and US 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 31m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 West 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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