Laurel, Mississippi to The Villages: Road Trip Guide & Distance

468.1 miles 753.4 km · straight line
561.8 miles estimated 904.1 km · driving distance
11h 18min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Laurel, Mississippi from The Villages?

The distance from Laurel, Mississippi to The Villages is 468.1 miles (753.4 km) as the crow flies. The Villages is located ESE of Laurel, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561.8 miles, taking about 11h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Laurel, Mississippi in Mississippi and The Villages in Florida.

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 The Villages. 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 The Villages

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 18min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 34min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 44min $67–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laurel, Mississippi & The Villages

Quick Facts

Laurel, Mississippi
31.69°N, 89.13°W
America/Chicago
82m elevation
The Villages
28.93°N, 81.96°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients