Houston to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.8 miles 608 km · straight line
400.7 miles actual route 644.9 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Houston from West Gulfport?

The distance from Houston to West Gulfport is 377.8 miles (608 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located E of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.7 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and West Gulfport in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and West Gulfport. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM