New Orleans to Ocean Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.8 miles 130 km · straight line
101 miles estimated 162.5 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Ocean Springs?

The distance from New Orleans to Ocean Springs is 80.8 miles (130 km) as the crow flies. Ocean Springs is located ENE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans and Ocean Springs. 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 New Orleans to Ocean Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Ocean Springs

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
Ocean Springs
30.41°N, 88.83°W
America/Chicago
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 308.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients