How far is Ocean Springs, MS from Brandon, MS?

The driving distance from Ocean Springs, MS to Brandon, MS is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.34 mi
02h 45m
Flight
145.67 mi
234.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ocean Springs.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.67 mi
Kilometers
234.43 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.34 mi
Kilometers
264.48 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Ocean Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Springs
2026-04-16T00:07
Arrive Brandon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Ocean Springs
80.6 mi
01h 22m
To Brandon
83.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1950 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    886 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 13 North

    9 mi · 13 min · Highway 13 North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 18

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Government Street

    1362 ft · 23 sec · East Government Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
95.9 mi · 58%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 12%
Highway 18
16 mi · 10%
Highway 13 North
9.03 mi · 5%
Washington Avenue
5.47 mi · 3%
Louis Wilson Drive
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 22m from Ocean Springs
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ocean Springs and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Ocean Springs and 83.7 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ocean Springs and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Hattiesburg, 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 West Hattiesburg.

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Springs and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 145.67 mi (234.43 km).

Ocean Springs

#1 Ocean Springs

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population17,791
Coordinates30.4113100, -88.8278100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-88.827794, 30.41131)
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.95 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.93
11.6 gal · 43.9 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.96 $43.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.70 $49.40
Premium $4.63 $26.83 $53.65
Diesel $5.42 $31.41 $62.81

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 Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Springs and Brandon. The current time is 00:07:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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