How far is Olive Branch, MS from Ocean Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Ocean Springs, MS is about 368 miles (592.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m 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
367.99 mi
07h 07m
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
367.99 mi
Kilometers
592.22 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Ocean Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 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
9:46 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
Richton
MS

Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Olive Branch
184.3 mi
03h 33m
To Ocean Springs
183.7 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Ocean Springs.

  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

    186.1 mi · 3 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    672 ft · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs

    992 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    638 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
187 mi · 51%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 22%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.6 mi · 6%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 3%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 21m

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
319.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richton
03h 33m from Olive Branch
Leave By
9:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Ocean Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Ocean Springs?

The road trip is about 368 miles (592.2 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?

Richton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.3 miles from Olive Branch and 183.7 miles from Ocean Springs.

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 48.2 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 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 $49.16 one way or $98.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Ocean Springs.

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

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Ocean Springs

#2 Ocean Springs

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population17,791
Coordinates30.4113100, -88.8278100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Ocean Springs (-88.82781, 30.41131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.15 L · about $49.16
Round trip
$98.31
25.96 gal · 98.3 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.16 $98.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.28 $110.56
Premium $4.63 $60.03 $120.07
Diesel $5.42 $70.29 $140.57

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 Olive Branch and Ocean Springs. The current time is 00:02:51.

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.