How far is Ocean Springs, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Ocean Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 369 miles (593.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Springs and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Springs and Olive Branch.
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Start on Washington Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
1950 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
2203 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
2209 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville
2730 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
1865 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
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Turn right onto Goodman Road
79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Springs and Olive Branch.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
186 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ocean Springs and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Springs to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 369 miles (593.8 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 182.8 miles from Ocean Springs and 186.2 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.31 one way or $98.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ocean Springs and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Richton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richton.
Union Station
Yazoo City
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Springs and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 319.75 mi (514.59 km).
#1 Ocean Springs
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.4113100, -88.8278100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $49.31 | $98.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.45 | $110.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.22 | $120.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.50 | $141.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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