Transportation

Jones County is located in the heart of the Gulf States – an arc of economic vitality and pleasant living that stretches from New Orleans to Miami. Within this region are several metropolitan centers that directly or indirectly affect the flow of commerce and activity in Jones County. Measuring a 500-mile radius from Laurel, you’ll find major cities like Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville.

Over half of America’s population lies within this 500-mile radius. Jones County is strategically located to quickly and easily access this expanding region of the country. Not only is Jones County near some of the most exciting cities in the country, we have the transportation infrastructure to reach them quickly and safely.

Interstate 59 bisects Jones County along its route from Tennessee to Louisiana, where it connects with other portions of the interstate system at both termini (it’s also the route for the I59MS Technology Corridor – from Meridian to Stennis Space Center).

Jones County enjoys rail service along its north-south corridor. Rail service (along with our highway system) gives Jones County industry access to markets and deep water ports in New Orleans, the Mississippi River and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Air passenger and cargo services abound in Jones County. Passengers and shippers have access to Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (located less than fifteen minutes from Laurel along I-59 in southern Jones County) and national/international airports in Jackson, New Orleans and Gulfport, Mississippi. With our ever expanding choices for safe, efficient and quick means of travel, Jones County puts you closer to the rest of the world.