Drive or Fly: Olive Branch, MS to Pearlington, MS?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MEM–GPT. At 371 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 10m

Distance

371.8 mi

Total Cost

$113

CO2

150 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$78

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 45m

39m in the air

Air Distance

326 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

83 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → MEM 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 39m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GPT → Pearlington, MS 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Olive Branch, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Pearlington, MS GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 34 mi, ~51m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and GPT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 25m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 7m

8h 10m on road

Total Cost

$36

CO2

19 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 490m

Arrival 10m

Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) (SLI6) → Pearlington, MS 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 12 mi, ~17m drive

To SLI6 — Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	7h 10m	3h 45m	9h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$113	$188	$36
Carbon footprint	150 kg CO₂	83 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

371.8 mi 7h 9m

via I 55, US 49, I 59

Alternative (+26 min)

398.7 mi 7h 36m

via I 59, US 78, US 45

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Olive Branch, MS to Pearlington, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.