Charleston, South Carolina to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

563.4 miles 906.7 km · straight line
676.1 miles estimated 1088 km · driving distance
13h 36min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from West Gulfport?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to West Gulfport is 563.4 miles (906.7 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located WSW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.1 miles, taking about 13h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and West Gulfport in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and West Gulfport. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charleston, South Carolina to West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 36min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 19min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 41min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
West Gulfport
30.40°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients