Origin
Saucier, MS
Night in Saucier on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saucier, 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
22m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
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.
Saucier, MS
大 董
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Saucier to West Gulfport, this 16.6-mile trek is a straightforward connection across Mississippi. You can easily complete the drive in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief journey. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast, you will notice a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the trip. This route is ideal for those who prioritize efficiency over sightseeing, as it serves as a direct link between the two points. You will not need an overnight stay to manage this distance, allowing you plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Angel Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 16.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saucier, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on 2nd Street
303 ft
·
14 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Church Avenue
333 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Avenue
3
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Street
4
Continue on Angel Road
508 ft
·
15 sec
·
Angel Road
5
Turn right onto US 49
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 49
6
Turn straight onto US 49
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Arkansas Avenue
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
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
West Gulfport, MS
Night in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
11:36 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
7 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?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 97% of your travel time spent on main thoroughfares. US 49 carries the bulk of your journey, accounting for a 16.1-mile stretch that allows for steady cruising. As you move away from Saucier, the road keeps a consistent pace, eventually transitioning through 1st Street and Angel Road as you approach your destination. The drive lacks technical curves or complex navigation, focusing instead on getting you to West Gulfport with minimal interruption. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel on that long, primary highway segment.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and 1st Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Church Avenue.
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 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 0.1 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 49): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.6 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 (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on US 49. 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 0.1 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 49): Navigation decision point.
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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