How far is Vancleave, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Vancleave, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancleave and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancleave and Olive Branch.
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Start on the route
1890 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Poticaw Bayou Road
2896 ft · 1 min · Poticaw Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Old River Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Old River Road
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Turn slight right onto Wade-Vancleave Road
6 mi · 10 min · Wade-Vancleave Road
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Turn left
36.8 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 20 min
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1.4 km · 1 min
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6.1 mi · 7 min
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1.1 km · 49 sec
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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4.7 mi · 5 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cockrum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road
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Turn right onto Goodman Road
79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancleave and Olive Branch.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 78
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Vancleave and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancleave to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.5 miles from Vancleave and 185.2 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.53 one way or $99.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancleave and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Scooba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scooba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancleave and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 312.6 mi (503.08 km).
#1 Vancleave
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi
| Population | 5,886 |
| Coordinates | 30.5404700, -88.6875200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $49.53 | $99.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.71 | $111.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.50 | $120.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.83 | $141.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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