Knoxville to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

486.5 miles 783 km · straight line
583.8 miles estimated 939.6 km · driving distance
11h 45min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from West Gulfport?

The distance from Knoxville to West Gulfport is 486.5 miles (783 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located SW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.8 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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. 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 45min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 6min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 10min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients