How far is Olive Branch, MS from Moss Point, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Moss Point, MS is about 374.6 miles (602.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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
374.63 mi
07h 11m
Flight
323.27 mi
520.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.27 mi
Kilometers
520.25 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.63 mi
Kilometers
602.91 km
Drive Time
07h 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 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moss Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Moss Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 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
1:11 PM to 2:41 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
9:38 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
Scooba
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Olive Branch
187.6 mi
03h 35m
To Moss Point
187 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Moss Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

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    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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    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

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

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    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

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

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    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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    49.6 mi · 56 min

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    Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road

    2672 ft · 49 sec · Old Saracennia Road

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    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

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    Turn left onto Mc Innis Avenue

    1500 ft · 46 sec · Mc Innis Avenue

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    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
211 mi · 56%
Cockrum Road
83.1 mi · 22%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 15%
US 45
21.7 mi · 6%
Old Saracennia Road
0.51 mi
Mc Innis Avenue
0.28 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
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
323.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scooba
03h 35m from Olive Branch
Leave By
9:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Moss Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Moss Point?

The road trip is about 374.6 miles (602.9 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from Olive Branch and 187 miles from Moss Point.

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

The direct path is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 $50.06 one way or $100.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Moss Point.

Stop Ideas Near Scooba

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

111 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Moss Point. Straight-line distance: 323.27 mi (520.25 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Moss Point

#2 Moss Point

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,226
Coordinates30.4115900, -88.5344600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Moss Point (-88.53446, 30.41159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.22 gal
50.04 L · about $50.06
Round trip
$100.13
26.44 gal · 100.08 L
Estimated CO2
117.5 kg one way
Round trip: 235 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.06 $100.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $56.30 $112.61
Premium $4.63 $61.14 $122.29
Diesel $5.42 $71.59 $143.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Moss Point. The current time is 01:22:19.

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.