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

The driving distance from Ocean Springs, MS to Moody, AL is about 321.6 miles (517.6 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 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
321.61 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
321.61 mi
Kilometers
517.58 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 Moody
Wed, Aug 26, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Ocean Springs
Thu, Aug 27, 1:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Springs
2026-08-26T13:31
Arrive Moody
Wed, Aug 26, 7:29 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
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Springs
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 Ocean Springs
160.9 mi
02h 59m
To Moody
160.7 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    1695 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bienville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bienville Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ocean Springs Road

    653 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Springs Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ocean Springs Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Ocean Springs Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ocean Springs Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ocean Springs Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Springs Road

    2172 ft · 43 sec · Ocean Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 57

    103 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 57

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery

    3020 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    249 mi · 4 hr 30 min

  12. 12

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

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

    883 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

    3180 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Moody Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moody Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1031 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Daniel Drive

    768 ft · 33 sec · Daniel Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daniel Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
250 mi · 78%
Mississippi Highway 57
39.7 mi · 12%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 4%
I 20 East
7.69 mi · 2%
Ocean Springs Road
4.45 mi · 1%
Bienville Boulevard
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Continue straight

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 59m from Ocean Springs
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.6 miles (517.6 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 160.9 miles from Ocean Springs and 160.7 miles from Moody.

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 62.7 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 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ocean Springs and Moody. Straight-line distance: 258.85 mi (416.58 km).

Ocean Springs

#1 Ocean Springs

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Moody

City in St.

Population13,292
Coordinates33.5909400, -86.4908200
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Springs (-88.82781, 30.41131)
End: Moody (-86.49082, 33.59094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.35 gal
42.96 L · about $42.98
Round trip
$85.96
22.7 gal · 85.92 L
Estimated CO2
100.9 kg one way
Round trip: 201.7 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.98 $85.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.34 $96.68
Premium $4.63 $52.49 $104.99
Diesel $5.42 $61.46 $122.92

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Springs and Moody. The current time is 13:31:20.

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.