Laurel, Mississippi to Rome, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.1 miles 466.9 km · straight line
362.6 miles estimated 583.6 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Laurel, Mississippi from Rome, Georgia?

The distance from Laurel, Mississippi to Rome, Georgia is 290.1 miles (466.9 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Georgia is located NE of Laurel, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.6 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Laurel, Mississippi in Mississippi and Rome, Georgia in Georgia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Laurel, Mississippi and Rome, Georgia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Laurel, Mississippi to Rome, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laurel, Mississippi & Rome, Georgia

Quick Facts

Laurel, Mississippi
31.69°N, 89.13°W
America/Chicago
82m elevation
Rome, Georgia
34.26°N, 85.16°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients