How far is Moody, AL from Ocean Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Moody, AL to Ocean Springs, MS is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.7 mi
05h 58m
Flight
258.85 mi
416.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.85 mi
Kilometers
416.58 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.7 mi
Kilometers
522.55 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Springs
Wed, Aug 26, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Moody
Thu, Aug 27, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moody
2026-08-26T14:16
Arrive Ocean Springs
Wed, Aug 26, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moody
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Moody
162.4 mi
02h 59m
To Ocean Springs
162.2 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moody and Ocean Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moody and Ocean Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Drive

    768 ft · 35 sec · Daniel Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    1031 ft · 32 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moody Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    2000 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    248.9 mi · 4 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs

    905 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    110 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moody and Ocean Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
250 mi · 77%
I 10 West
47.7 mi · 15%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 20 West
7.04 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
3.3 mi · 1%
Moody Parkway
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

249 mi · 04h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 59m from Moody
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moody and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ocean Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moody to Ocean Springs?

The road trip is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Moody and 162.2 miles from Ocean Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.40 one way or $86.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Moody and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ocean Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgiana, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgiana.

BUS

Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moody and Ocean Springs. Straight-line distance: 258.85 mi (416.58 km).

Moody

#1 Moody

City in St.

Population13,292
Coordinates33.5909400, -86.4908200
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Ocean Springs

#2 Ocean Springs

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population17,791
Coordinates30.4113100, -88.8278100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Moody (-86.49082, 33.59094)
End: Ocean Springs (-88.82781, 30.41131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.46 gal
43.37 L · about $43.40
Round trip
$86.80
22.92 gal · 86.74 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.7 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.40 $86.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.81 $97.62
Premium $4.63 $53.00 $106.01
Diesel $5.42 $62.06 $124.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Moody and Ocean Springs. The current time is 14:16:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.