How far is Columbus, MS from Ocean Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Columbus, MS to Ocean Springs, MS is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Ocean Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Ocean Springs.
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Start on North 6th Street
37 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1545 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3121 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
1011 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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5.4 mi · 6 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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2.7 mi · 3 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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3.9 mi · 5 min
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9.8 mi · 11 min
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2 mi · 2 min
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4.9 mi · 6 min
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17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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22.5 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
50.4 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
905 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
110 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Ocean Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 45 South
Continue straight
64.3 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Ocean Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Ocean Springs?
The road trip is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shubuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Columbus and 128.4 miles from Ocean Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.59 one way or $71.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Ocean Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Shubuta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shubuta.
Laurel station
Union Station
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Ocean Springs. Straight-line distance: 214.4 mi (345.04 km).
#1 Columbus
County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.4956700, -88.4272600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean Springs
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.4113100, -88.8278100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Springs (-88.82781, 30.41131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $35.59 | $71.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $39.74 | $79.49 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $53.42 | $106.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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