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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.98 mi
05h 40m
Flight
319.75 mi
514.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.75 mi
Kilometers
514.59 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.98 mi
Kilometers
593.82 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Ocean Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Springs
2026-04-15T22:26
Arrive Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Springs
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 Ocean Springs
182.8 mi
02h 50m
To Olive Branch
186.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1950 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

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

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

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

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  8. 8

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

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
188 mi · 51%
US 49 North
124 mi · 33%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 6%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 2%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
5.47 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
319.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richton
02h 50m from Ocean Springs
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Ocean Springs and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 319.75 mi (514.59 km).

Ocean Springs

#1 Ocean Springs

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population17,791
Coordinates30.4113100, -88.8278100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-88.827794, 30.41131)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.29 L · about $49.31
Round trip
$98.61
26.04 gal · 98.58 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Springs and Olive Branch. The current time is 22:26:42.

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.