Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
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Lyman, MS
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This short 9.5-mile journey from West Gulfport to Lyman, Mississippi, is a quick 16-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on US 49 and MS 53, with a short section on Lumpkin Road. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Given its brevity and highway-focused profile, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive within the Southeast region of Mississippi, making it an easy addition to any local itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| MS 53 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lumpkin Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Price Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Lyman, MS.
Start on Arkansas Avenue
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto US 49
Turn left onto MS 53
Turn left onto Lumpkin Road
Turn left onto Price Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MS 53
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lumpkin Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Price Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West Gulfport on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Lyman on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-dominated experience on this route, with 88% of your travel on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles along US 49. This section is characterized by its high percentage of highway driving, suggesting a consistent speed and direct path. While primarily highway, the inclusion of MS 53 and Lumpkin Road indicates a brief transition to local roads as you near your destination, offering a slight change of pace before arriving in Lyman.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 53. 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 6.8 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Lumpkin Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
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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