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 Saucier, 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
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
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.
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Saucier, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This short 16.7-mile drive from West Gulfport, MS to Saucier, MS is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 22 minutes to complete. With 97% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a focused drive primarily along US 49. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it a very budget-friendly option. Given its brevity and the Southeast region's consistent landscape, this route is perfect for a quick hop without needing an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward way to get from one point to another within Mississippi.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| 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 | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 16.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Saucier, 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
16 mi
·
21 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Angel Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Angel Road
5
Turn slight right onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Street
6
Turn right onto Church Avenue
333 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Avenue
7
Turn left onto 2nd Street
303 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — 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.
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Angel Road
Turn left onto Angel Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Church Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
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 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Saucier, MS
Night in Saucier on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler 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 highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 97% of the route utilizing main roads like US 49. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 16.1 miles on US 49, indicating a consistent and relatively fast-paced journey. The profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel rather than winding country lanes. This means you'll likely find yourself on well-maintained, high-speed roads for most of the 22-minute travel time.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 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 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 22m drive. You will face about 5 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 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (Angel Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.7 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: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (Angel Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saucier, 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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