How far is Olive Branch, MS from Centreville, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Centreville, MS is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Centreville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Centreville.
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Start on Goodman Road
79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Cockrum Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road
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Take the ramp right toward Tunica
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
76 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
629 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight
20 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
15 mi · 26 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on East Howard Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street
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Turn left onto North Laurel Street
109 m · 12 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1831 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Centreville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Centreville?
The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from Olive Branch and 158.9 miles from Centreville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 $42.53 one way or $85.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Olive Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
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 Pickens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 276.99 mi (445.77 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centreville
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 31.0896200, -91.0684400 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centreville (-91.06844, 31.08962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $42.53 | $85.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.83 | $95.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.94 | $103.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.81 | $121.62 |
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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