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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.3 mi
06h 11m
Flight
276.99 mi
445.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.99 mi
Kilometers
445.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.3 mi
Kilometers
512.26 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:11 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 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
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Olive Branch
159.4 mi
03h 05m
To Centreville
158.9 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cockrum Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Tunica

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    76 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    629 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    20 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    15 mi · 26 min · South Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Howard Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Laurel Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Laurel Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1831 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
266 mi · 83%
South Broad Street
15 mi · 5%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 3%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 2%
East Howard Street
1.39 mi
East Main Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
277 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
03h 05m from Olive Branch
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 276.99 mi (445.77 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centreville

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates31.0896200, -91.0684400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Centreville (-91.06844, 31.08962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.52 L · about $42.53
Round trip
$85.06
22.46 gal · 85.04 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Centreville. The current time is 05:00:46.

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.