How far is Olive Branch, MS from Lucedale, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Lucedale, MS is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288 miles (463.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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
338.47 mi
06h 31m
Flight
288.01 mi
463.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.01 mi
Kilometers
463.5 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.47 mi
Kilometers
544.71 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lucedale
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-15T18:57
Arrive Lucedale
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 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
10:58 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
Macon
MS

City in Mississippi, United States of America

From Olive Branch
169.4 mi
03h 15m
To Lucedale
169 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Lucedale.

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cockrum Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    81.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

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    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    17.4 mi · 20 min

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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    13.5 mi · 15 min

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    Take the exit left

    34 m · 4 sec

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    Turn left

    1762 ft · 48 sec

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    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

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    Turn right onto Beaver Dam Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Beaver Dam Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Commerce Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Lucedale.

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
34 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
177 mi · 52%
Cockrum Road
83.1 mi · 25%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 16%
US 45
21.7 mi · 6%
Beaver Dam Road
2 mi · 1%
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Cockrum Road

Merge slight left

81.6 mi · 01h 28m

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
288 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
03h 15m from Olive Branch
Leave By
10:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Areas Of Fog near Lucedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Lucedale?

The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.4 miles from Olive Branch and 169 miles from Lucedale.

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

The direct path is about 288 miles (463.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 $45.22 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Areas Of Fog near Lucedale.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

94 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Lucedale. Straight-line distance: 288.01 mi (463.5 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Lucedale

#2 Lucedale

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,120
Coordinates30.9251900, -88.5900200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Lucedale (-88.59002, 30.92519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.21 L · about $45.22
Round trip
$90.43
23.88 gal · 90.42 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.22 $90.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.85 $101.70
Premium $4.63 $55.22 $110.45
Diesel $5.42 $64.66 $129.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Lucedale. The current time is 18:57:59.

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.