Origin
Pass Christian, MS
Morning in Pass Christian on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pass Christian, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pass Christian, MS
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West Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick coastal connection in Mississippi, the 12.8-mile journey from Pass Christian to West Gulfport is a straightforward local trip. Expect to spend about 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy commute that fits perfectly into a single day of travel. You will navigate via a combination of Market Street, East Beach Boulevard, and Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is a highly economical route for those traveling within the Southeast region. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. This drive serves as a practical link between these two coastal communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Beach Boulevard | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| US 49 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Beach Boulevard
— 9.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pass Christian, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
63 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn left onto US 90
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
East Beach Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 49
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
493 ft
·
16 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90 / East Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto US 90 / East Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 49
Turn left onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Arkansas Avenue
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in West Gulfport on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
2 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
22m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that moves entirely away from the interstate system. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local streets for the duration of the 12.8-mile trip. The road personality here is characterized by frequent transitions through town rather than long, high-speed stretches. You won't encounter any extended, uninterrupted highway miles, so stay alert for changing speed limits and local traffic patterns. It is an uncomplicated, low-stress drive that requires your full attention on the road layout rather than long-distance endurance.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on East Beach Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Market 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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 90 / East Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on East Beach Boulevard. 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: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 90 / East Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (US 49): 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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