Conehatta, MS to West Gulfport, MS is 170.5 miles and takes about 3h 42m via US 49, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Mississippi. Expect a mixed drive, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing you ample time for any spontaneous stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.3 miles from Conehatta, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
59.9 mi
1h 12m
Country Road 1525
49.8 mi
1h 14m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
34.8 mi
37m
I 20
8.5 mi
9m
MS 489
8.4 mi
14m
US 98
3.2 mi
4m
US 80
2.3 mi
3m
Highway 15 North
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conehatta, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
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Start on McDonald Road
427 ft·19 sec·McDonald Road
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Turn right onto Conehatta-Prospect Road
369 ft·10 sec·Conehatta-Prospect Road
3
Continue on MS 489
8.4 mi·14 min·MS 489
4
Turn left onto US 80
2.3 mi·3 min·US 80
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
8.5 mi·9 min·I 20
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
161 ft·3 sec
9
Turn slight right onto MS 15
50 mi·1 hr 14 min·Country Road 1525
10
Continue on MS 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Highway 15 North
11
Continue on MS 15
0.9 mi·1 min·North 16th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Use the slight right / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 59
35 mi·37 min·Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 98
3.2 mi·4 min·US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, MobileUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf CoastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, HattiesburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 49
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 49
2.0 mi·3 min·US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft·14 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft·0 sec·Arkansas Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 4 hours, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, so you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the 59.9-mile stretch on US 49, where services might be less frequent. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive, which should be more than enough given the total duration. The estimated fuel cost of $26 is a good baseline for budgeting your travel expenses on this 170.5-mile journey.
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 85.3 miles from Conehatta, MS, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 38 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 2h 1m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conehatta, 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 Conehatta, MS
This is one driving day of about 170.5 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Conehatta, 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 59.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 110.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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19.8 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
7
110.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...
9
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
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110.6 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.75 one way
$51.50 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.27
$56.53
premium
$4.56
$30.60
$61.21
diesel
$5.61
$37.64
$75.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.2
0
$17.90
$8.18
Efficient EV
42.6
0
$14.92
$6.82
EV Truck/SUV
68.2
0
$23.87
$10.91
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 20, 2026
Origin
Conehatta, MS
Late night
in Conehatta on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Gulfport, MS
Late night
in West Gulfport on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Ellisville, MS
85 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
1 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
3h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a significant portion on highways, with 49% of the drive utilizing them. You'll encounter a 59.9-mile stretch on US 49, which will likely be your longest uninterrupted segment. The profile is described as a mixed drive, indicating you'll transition between faster-paced highway travel and potentially slower, more winding local roads as you approach your destination. This variation means you’ll experience different driving conditions throughout the approximately 3-hour and 42-minute journey.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.9 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 106.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conehatta, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Mobile, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
Mobile
106.9 mi in|~2h 24m|via US 98
Gulfport
110.1 mi in|~2h 28m
Mississippi Gulf Coast
110.1 mi in|~2h 28m
Multi Purpose Center
110.4 mi in|~2h 29m
Hattiesburg
110.4 mi in|~2h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 170.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.9 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Gulfport, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 106.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at West Gulfport, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
