Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Night in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Helena, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Helena, MS
Antonio Friedemann
Trip Overview
This 41.5-mile drive from West Gulfport to Helena, Mississippi, will take you about 49 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-10, Saracennia Road, and US-49, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it an easy one-day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. The drive offers a straightforward journey through Mississippi, suitable for those looking for a quick and efficient transit between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 34.2 mi | 36m |
| Saracennia Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 49 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| MS 63 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 34.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Helena, MS.
1
Start on Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 49
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 10 East: Mobile
5
Merge onto I 10
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 10
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
7
Keep slight left at fork
235 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn left onto MS 63
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
MS 63
9
Take the exit
260 ft
·
7 sec
10
Continue on Saracennia Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Saracennia Road
11
Arrive at destination
Saracennia Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.7 — 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
|
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Mobile
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East: Mobile
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Helena, MS
Night in Helena on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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
49m 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 for 88% of this journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 34.2 miles on I-10, indicating a significant portion of fast-paced driving. While the route transitions to local roads like Saracennia Road and US-49, the overall character remains that of efficient travel. This drive is designed for covering ground, offering a consistent pace with minimal detours or slower scenic sections.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Saracennia Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
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 49m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Helena, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pascagoula along the way.
Pascagoula
36.5 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on I 10. 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 (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Helena, 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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