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Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Moss Point, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 11m
Distance
374.6 mi
603 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 1m
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6 AM
7h 11m
8 AM
7h 33m
10 AM
7h 19m
12 PM
7h 17m
3 PM
7h 20m
5 PM
7h 32m
8 PM
7h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Branch, MS
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Moss Point, MS
U.Lucas Dubé-Cantin
Trip Overview
Olive Branch to Moss Point is 374.6 miles and takes about 7h 11m via US 45 and US 78, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive, making it a solid option for a single-day transit. Plan for about $55 in fuel costs, which makes it an economical choice for covering that distance. With a drive time just over 7 hours, it's manageable to complete in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.3 miles from Olive Branch, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 90.6 mi | 1h 45m |
| US 78 | 81.6 mi | 1h 27m |
| US Highway 45 Aiternate | 60.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 54.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| MS 63 | 49.6 mi | 56m |
| MS 57 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| MS 613 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Moss Point, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
260 ft
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12 sec
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Goodman Road
2
Turn left onto MS 305
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Cockrum Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto US 78
82 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
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US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 45:south: Tupelo
6
Merge onto US 45
14 mi
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17 min
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US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
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1 min
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US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
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2 min
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US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
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49 sec
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US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
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1 min
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US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 45
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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US Highway 45 Aiternate
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
19 mi
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21 min
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US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 45
0.7 mi
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46 sec
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 45
3.7 mi
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4 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 45
5.4 mi
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6 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 45
5.5 mi
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6 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 45
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 45
1.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 45
3.9 mi
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4 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 45
9.8 mi
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11 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 45
2.0 mi
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2 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 45
4.9 mi
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5 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 45
17 mi
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20 min
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US 45
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 57
2.2 mi
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2 min
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MS 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on MS 57
23 mi
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25 min
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MS 57
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on MS 63
50 mi
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56 min
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MS 63
29
Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Old Saracennia Road
30
Turn left onto MS 613
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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MS 613
31
Turn left onto Mc Innis Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Mc Innis Avenue
32
Turn left
64 ft
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4 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 7h 11m drive, consider departing early to give yourself ample time and avoid any potential afternoon traffic. You'll have two planned stops, which should be sufficient to break up the 374.6 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 90.6 miles on US 45, and factor in the estimated $55 fuel cost. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time, but an early start is always recommended for longer drives.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.3 miles from Olive Branch, MS, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 82 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.3 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moss Point, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Olive Branch, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olive Branch, MS
This is one driving day of about 374.6 miles and 7h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Olive Branch, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187.3 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Belden Truck Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 296.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MS 305 / Cockrum Road
Turn left onto MS 305 / Cockrum Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 78
Merge onto US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
83.6 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
220.2 mi into trip
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~4h 12m in
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US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
296.6 mi into trip
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~5h 40m in
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MS 57
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 57
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.52 one way
$115.03 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $64.27 | $128.54 |
| premium | $4.75 | $70.07 | $140.14 |
| diesel | $5.88 | $86.78 | $173.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.4 | 1 | $39.33 | $17.98 |
| Efficient EV | 93.7 | 1 | $32.78 | $14.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.8 | 1 | $52.44 | $23.97 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Evening in Olive Branch on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
ENE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Moss Point, MS
Evening in Moss Point on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Clear
NE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Meridian, MS
187 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 11m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 90.4
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 77.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 99% of your time on highways, covering 374.6 miles with a longest stretch of 90.6 miles on US 45. This means you'll experience consistent cruising with minimal time on surface streets. Expect frequent exits and merges typical of major highway travel for most of the drive. The transition from highway to any potential surface roads would likely occur very late in the trip, if at all.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and US 78. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 305 / Cockrum Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 374.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 305 / Cockrum Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
491 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
360 ft
Total Descent
724 ft
Highest Point
491 ft
~26.8 mi in
Elevation Range
472 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Olive Branch, MS
Full guide →Olive Branch is a city in the Mississippi Hills. It is a suburb of Memphis, just to the south of the Tennessee state line.
Arriving in Moss Point, MS
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • St. Mary's By the River — historic house in Mississippi, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 11m. Total distance: 374.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on US 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Moss Point, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 305 / Cockrum Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Moss Point, MS before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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