How far is Dallas, TX from Ocean Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Ocean Springs, MS is about 575 miles (925.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 497.2 miles (800.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 10h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Ocean Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Ocean Springs.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
147.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 East, LA 3132 East: Alexandria
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3132 East: Alexandria
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Inner Loop Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49: Shreveport, Alexandria
828 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
2870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
180.8 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
55 mi · 59 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
992 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
638 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
3.1 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 Dallas and Ocean Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
181 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Ocean Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Ocean Springs?
The road trip is about 575 miles (925.3 km) and usually takes 10h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.1 miles from Dallas and 287.8 miles from Ocean Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 497.2 miles (800.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.89 one way or $155.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Ocean Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Ocean Springs. Straight-line distance: 497.17 mi (800.11 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 925 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 10m |
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 | $3.84 | $77.89 | $155.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $88.20 | $176.40 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $95.83 | $191.66 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $117.20 | $234.39 |
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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