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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Pascagoula, MS is about 378.4 miles (608.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 34m 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
378.38 mi
07h 17m
Flight
326.06 mi
524.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.06 mi
Kilometers
524.75 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.38 mi
Kilometers
608.94 km
Drive Time
07h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 9:35 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Fri, May 15, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-05-14T14:18
Arrive Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 9:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 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
9:26 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
189.5 mi
03h 38m
To Pascagoula
188.9 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    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

  15. 15

    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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    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    Continue straight

    49.6 mi · 56 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road

    2672 ft · 49 sec · Old Saracennia Road

  30. 30

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Denny Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Denny Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pascagoula Street

    2063 ft · 1 min · Pascagoula Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    39 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 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 · 14%
US 45
21.7 mi · 6%
Old Saracennia Road
0.51 mi
Pascagoula Street
0.39 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 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
326.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scooba
03h 38m from Olive Branch
Leave By
9:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 378.4 miles (608.9 km) and usually takes 07h 17m 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 189.5 miles from Olive Branch and 188.9 miles from Pascagoula.

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

The direct path is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 $50.56 one way or $101.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Pascagoula.

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 Pascagoula. Straight-line distance: 326.06 mi (524.75 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Pascagoula (-88.55613, 30.36576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.35 gal
50.54 L · about $50.56
Round trip
$101.11
26.7 gal · 101.08 L
Estimated CO2
118.6 kg one way
Round trip: 237.3 kg / 523 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.56 $101.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $56.86 $113.72
Premium $4.63 $61.74 $123.49
Diesel $5.42 $72.29 $144.58

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Pascagoula. The current time is 14:18:00.

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.