Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Evening in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Mikoma, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
311.6 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Mikoma, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This 311.6-mile journey from West Gulfport, Mississippi, to Mikoma, Mississippi, is a significant undertaking, estimated to take around 6 hours and 13 minutes of pure driving time. Primarily utilizing US 49, I-55, and MS 32, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it feasible as a single-day trip if you're prepared for a long haul. With a fuel cost estimate of $47, it's a budget-friendly option for covering ground within the Southeast region. Consider starting early to maximize daylight hours and make the most of this highway-focused drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.8 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 152.8 mi | 3h 9m |
| I 55 | 131.7 mi | 2h 23m |
| MS 32 | 24.8 mi | 36m |
| Clay Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arkansas Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 152.8 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Mikoma, 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
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
14
Merge onto I 55
132 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
·
I 55
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Oakland, Water Valley
16
Turn sharp left onto MS 32; MS 32 Scenic
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MS 32; MS 32 Scenic
17
Continue on MS 32
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto MS 32; MS 35
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clay Street
19
Turn right onto MS 32
13 mi
·
19 min
·
MS 32
20
Arrive at destination
MS 32
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 13-minute duration, departing West Gulfport early in the morning is advisable to reach Mikoma before evening. While the drive is manageable in one day, remember there's only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 152.8-mile stretch on US 49, as services might be less frequent. This highway-centric route means you'll likely encounter consistent speed limits, allowing for predictable travel times.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.8 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.8 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 69 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.8 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mikoma, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Gulfport, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 311.6 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from West Gulfport, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 152.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.8 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 284.8 — 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
|
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 49
Turn left onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
151.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
5
284.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 33m in
Take the exit toward Oakland, Water Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Oakland, Water Valley
5
284.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 33m in
|
MS 32; MS 32 Scenic
Turn sharp left onto MS 32; MS 32 Scenic
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.06 one way
$94.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.93 | $111.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.80 | $137.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.72 | $14.96 |
| Efficient EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.6 | 1 | $43.62 | $19.94 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Mikoma, MS
Evening in Mikoma on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Florence, MS
156 mi in
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
2 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
6h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 311.6
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 161.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 99% of your 311.6-mile trip. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on high-speed roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 152.8 miles on US 49. While largely maintaining a consistent highway profile, the transition between US 49, I-55, and MS 32 will introduce slight shifts in the driving experience. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing slower, more winding roads.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.8 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 55. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 311.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Between West Gulfport, MS and Mikoma, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Oakland and Water Valley.
Jackson
151.3 mi in
|
~3h 7m
|
via US 49
Oakland
284.6 mi in
|
~5h 33m
Water Valley
284.6 mi in
|
~5h 33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 13m. Total distance: 311.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152.8 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Mikoma, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mikoma, MS before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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