This 166.2-mile drive from West Gulfport to Walnut Grove, Mississippi, is a straightforward journey primarily along US 49, MS 35, and MS 28. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 43 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $25. Given its duration and the highway-focused nature, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You'll be staying within the Southeast region, traversing Mississippi for the entirety of your travel. It’s a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
101.6 mi
2h 6m
MS 35
62.2 mi
1h 32m
MS 28
1.3 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Sylvanus Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
Park Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 101.6 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Walnut Grove, 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
16 mi·19 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto MS 149
0.5 mi·1 min·South Main Street
12
Turn right onto MS 35
10 mi·14 min·MS 35
13
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
1.3 mi·2 min·MS 28; MS 35
14
Turn left onto MS 35
52 mi·1 hr 17 min·MS 35
15
Turn right onto Sylvanus Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Sylvanus Street
16
Turn left onto Main Street
281 ft·5 sec·Main Street
17
Turn right onto Park Street
296 ft·15 sec·Park Street
18
Turn right onto Chadwick Avenue
36 ft·0 sec·Chadwick Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Chadwick Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of under four hours, this drive is best tackled in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample time for any unexpected delays or to simply enjoy a more relaxed pace. The longest stretch without a significant break is over 100 miles on US 49, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the 50-60 mile mark. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip without needing to split it overnight.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.6 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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Grove, 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 166.2 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 101.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 166.2 — 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
112.2 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|MS 28; MS 35
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
Navigation decision point
4
166.1 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
166.2 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|Chadwick Avenue
Turn right onto Chadwick Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.10 one way
$50.20 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.55
$55.11
premium
$4.56
$29.83
$59.66
diesel
$5.61
$36.69
$73.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.9
0
$17.45
$7.98
Efficient EV
41.6
0
$14.54
$6.65
EV Truck/SUV
66.5
0
$23.27
$10.64
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Late night
in West Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Walnut Grove, MS
Late night
in Walnut Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sumrall, MS
83 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
5 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
3h 43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 99% of it on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 101.6 miles along US 49, suggesting significant periods of consistent travel. While primarily highway, the transition to MS 35 and then MS 28 might introduce slight variations in road character, though it remains largely a high-speed experience. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey, making it ideal for covering ground efficiently.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.6 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 35. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 11 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 112.2 miles (MS 28; MS 35): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 166.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 101.6 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 112.2 miles (MS 28; MS 35): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Walnut Grove, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
