Traveling from West Gulfport to Rosedale covers 295.3 miles across Mississippi, taking approximately 6 hours and 19 minutes of pure drive time. While this trip is manageable as a single-day commitment, you should prepare for a full day on the road. You will primarily utilize US 49 and US 49W, navigating through the heart of the state. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, the journey is relatively affordable for a solo driver or a small group. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path between the Gulf Coast and the Delta region.
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
147.6 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
158.4 mi
3h 16m
US 49W
46.7 mi
56m
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi
48m
East Sunflower Road
19.5 mi
29m
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi
23m
South Highway 61
10.8 mi
14m
I 20
4.3 mi
5m
MS 448
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 158.4 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Rosedale, MS.
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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
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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.
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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 left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
14
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.7 mi·3 min·I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
16
Take the exit onto US 49
5.2 mi·6 min·US 49
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
17
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
18
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·48 min·Medgar Evers Boulevard
19
Take the exit onto US 49W
47 mi·56 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
20
Turn left onto US 82
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82
21
Turn right onto MS 448
13 mi·23 min·North Sunflower Avenue
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Turn left onto MS 448
1.1 mi·2 min·MS 448
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Turn right onto US 61; US 278
11 mi·14 min·South Highway 61
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Turn left onto MS 8
19 mi·29 min·East Sunflower Road
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At end of road, turn right onto MS 1
0.5 mi·48 sec·Main Street
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Arrive at destination
MS 1
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6-hour and 19-minute journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic in more populated areas. Although the route is designed as a one-day trip, plan for at least one substantial stop to stretch your legs and refuel given the length of the drive. Keep your $45 fuel budget in mind when selecting service stations along the highway to ensure you do not get caught in a low-gas stretch. Since the longest segment spans over 158 miles, check your tire pressure and fluid levels before leaving West Gulfport to ensure your vehicle is ready for the sustained highway speeds required to reach Rosedale.
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 147.6 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.4 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 65 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosedale, 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 295.3 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 158.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 202.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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
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154.6 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
157.4 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|US 49
Take the exit onto US 49 toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson,...
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202.4 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.60 one way
$89.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$48.96
$97.91
premium
$4.56
$53.00
$106.01
diesel
$5.61
$65.20
$130.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.6
1
$31.01
$14.17
Efficient EV
73.8
0
$25.84
$11.81
EV Truck/SUV
118.1
1
$41.34
$18.90
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Night
in West Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rosedale, MS
Night
in Rosedale on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Pearl, MS
148 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
7 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 19m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 162.9
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 274.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on major routes like US 49 and Medgar Evers Boulevard. You can expect a consistent pace throughout the trip, highlighted by a significant 158.4-mile uninterrupted stretch on US 49. Because the route relies so heavily on primary highways, you will experience a steady, predictable rhythm behind the wheel rather than technical, winding backroads. As you transition from the southern coast toward the northern reaches of the state, the landscape will evolve, though the road quality remains largely consistent for long-distance travel.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.4 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 49W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 295.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.6 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Rosedale, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Jackson
151.3 mi in|~3h 7m|via US 49
Yazoo City
154.6 mi in|~3h 12m|via I 20; US 49
Vicksburg
202.4 mi in|~4h 10m|via US 49W
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 295.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.4 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 Rosedale, 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 151.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.6 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rosedale, MS before the return drive.
