If you are looking to travel from Ellisville to West Gulfport, expect a journey covering 93.8 miles that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Mississippi, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route involves zero formal stops, it is best suited for drivers who prefer a direct, continuous trip. Whether you are heading toward the coast for business or leisure, this path offers a straightforward way to transition from the interior to the Gulf side of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Ellisville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
59.9 mi
1h 12m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
28.5 mi
30m
US 98
3.2 mi
4m
Hill Street
0.9 mi
1m
Ivy Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
Front Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Holly Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellisville, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on Ivy Street
454 ft·17 sec·Ivy Street
2
Continue on Front Street
359 ft·12 sec·Front Street
3
Turn left onto MS 29
252 ft·8 sec·Holly Street
4
Continue on MS 29; MS 588
0.9 mi·1 min·Hill Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 59
29 mi·30 min·Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 98
3.2 mi·4 min·US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, MobileUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf CoastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, HattiesburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 49
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 49
2.0 mi·3 min·US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft·14 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft·0 sec·Arkansas Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure during daylight hours to better navigate the turns associated with local streets like Front and Holly. Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your schedule to avoid peak local traffic. Keep in mind that with no official stops planned, you should handle all refueling and personal breaks before you head out or once you arrive at your destination. With a fuel budget of $14, it is wise to fill up your tank in Ellisville to ensure you have enough gas for the entire 93.8-mile journey. Staying alert at intersections is the best way to handle this technical, turn-heavy route safely.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Ellisville, MS, or about 54m 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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 Ellisville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ellisville, MS
This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Ellisville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29.8 mi into trip|~33m 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
33 mi into trip|~37m 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
33.3 mi into trip|~38m 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
6
33.4 mi into trip|~38m in|US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.11 one way
$28.21 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.48
$30.97
premium
$4.56
$16.76
$33.53
diesel
$5.61
$20.62
$41.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.81
$4.48
Efficient EV
23.4
0
$8.17
$3.74
EV Truck/SUV
37.4
0
$13.08
$5.98
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Ellisville, MS
Morning
in Ellisville on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Gulfport, MS
Morning
in West Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
1h 51m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Front Street, Holly Street, and Hill Street, keeping your focus on local transitions throughout the 93.8-mile stretch. Unlike interstate travel, this path requires constant attention to turns and local road conditions. Because there is no long-distance highway stretch, the drive maintains a consistent, steady pace from start to finish. Behind the wheel, you will experience the specific character of Mississippi's local roadways as you transition between these two points.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 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 Ellisville, MS and West Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward Mobile, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.
Mobile
29.8 mi in|~33m|via US 98
Gulfport
33 mi in|~37m
Mississippi Gulf Coast
33 mi in|~37m
Multi Purpose Center
33.3 mi in|~38m
Hattiesburg
33.3 mi in|~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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.
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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Gulfport, MS before heading back.
