How far is Bay Saint Louis, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 372.2 miles (599 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.23 mi
06h 01m
Flight
322.8 mi
519.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.8 mi
Kilometers
519.49 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.23 mi
Kilometers
599.04 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Mon, Apr 20, 7:30 AM CDT
Return by in Bay Saint Louis
Mon, Apr 20, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Saint Louis
2026-04-20T01:28
Arrive Olive Branch
Mon, Apr 20, 7:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Saint Louis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Bay Saint Louis
185.9 mi
03h 00m
To Olive Branch
186.3 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bay Saint Louis Weather
MS
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Monday
Using Waveland as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Saint Louis and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1012 ft · 33 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Saint Louis and Olive Branch.

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
188 mi · 51%
Main Street
82.3 mi · 22%
US 49 North
82.3 mi · 22%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 2%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 2%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
322.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 00m from Bay Saint Louis
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Saint Louis and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Saint Louis to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 372.2 miles (599 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Bay Saint Louis and 186.3 miles from Olive Branch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.72 one way or $99.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Saint Louis and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, 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 Madison.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

51 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Saint Louis and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 322.8 mi (519.49 km).

Bay Saint Louis

#1 Bay Saint Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,529
Coordinates30.3088100, -89.3300500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-89.329959, 30.308783)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.13 gal
49.72 L · about $49.72
Round trip
$99.45
26.26 gal · 99.44 L
Estimated CO2
116.7 kg one way
Round trip: 233.4 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.72 $99.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.92 $111.84
Premium $4.63 $60.73 $121.45
Diesel $5.42 $71.10 $142.20

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Saint Louis and Olive Branch. The current time is 01:28:42.

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.