How far is Olive Branch, MS from Pass Christian, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Pass Christian, MS is about 372.1 miles (598.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m 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
372.13 mi
07h 16m
Flight
322.79 mi
519.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.79 mi
Kilometers
519.48 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.13 mi
Kilometers
598.89 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pass Christian
Sun, May 3, 12:09 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Sun, May 3, 7:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-05-03T04:52
Arrive Pass Christian
Sun, May 3, 12:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 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
9:28 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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Olive Branch
186.4 mi
03h 38m
To Pass Christian
185.7 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Pass Christian.

  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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Beach, Pass Christian

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Farm Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Farm Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Beatline Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Beatline Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    991 ft · 25 sec · West Railroad Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto White Harbor Road

    2730 ft · 56 sec · White Harbor Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Beach Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · West Beach Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Market Street

    735 ft · 26 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
187 mi · 50%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 22%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 3%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 2%
I 10 West
5.81 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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
322.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 38m from Olive Branch
Leave By
9:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Clear near Pass Christian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Pass Christian?

The road trip is about 372.1 miles (598.9 km) and usually takes 07h 16m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.4 miles from Olive Branch and 185.7 miles from Pass Christian.

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

The direct path is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 $49.72 one way or $99.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Clear near Pass Christian.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Pass Christian. Straight-line distance: 322.79 mi (519.48 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Pass Christian

#2 Pass Christian

City in the U.

Population6,500
Coordinates30.3157500, -89.2475400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Pass Christian (-89.24754, 30.31575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.13 gal
49.71 L · about $49.72
Round trip
$99.45
26.26 gal · 99.42 L
Estimated CO2
116.7 kg one way
Round trip: 233.4 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.72 $99.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.92 $111.84
Premium $4.63 $60.73 $121.45
Diesel $5.42 $71.10 $142.20

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Pass Christian. The current time is 04:52:51.

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.