How far is Gulf Hills, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Gulf Hills, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 368 miles (592.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
367.96 mi
05h 50m
Flight
318.3 mi
512.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.3 mi
Kilometers
512.25 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.96 mi
Kilometers
592.17 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Gulf Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 5:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Hills
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Olive Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Hills
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Richton
MS

Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Gulf Hills
182.6 mi
02h 55m
To Olive Branch
185.4 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Hills and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Hills and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on West el Bonito Drive

    1176 ft · 55 sec · West el Bonito Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    569 ft · 25 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Shore Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1251 ft · 58 sec · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    88 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Hugh Seymour Lane

    986 ft · 49 sec · Hugh Seymour Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1950 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Hills 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
188 mi · 51%
US 49 North
124 mi · 34%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 6%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 3%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
4.04 mi · 1%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
318.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richton
02h 55m from Gulf Hills
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gulf Hills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Hills to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 368 miles (592.2 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Gulf Hills and 185.4 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.16 one way or $98.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gulf Hills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Richton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

39 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

74 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Hills and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 318.3 mi (512.25 km).

Gulf Hills

#1 Gulf Hills

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population7,144
Coordinates30.4304800, -88.8422500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West el Bonito Drive (-88.84226, 30.430439)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.15 L · about $49.16
Round trip
$98.31
25.96 gal · 98.3 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.16 $98.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.28 $110.56
Premium $4.63 $60.03 $120.07
Diesel $5.42 $70.29 $140.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulf Hills and Olive Branch. The current time is 05:58:07.

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.