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Drive or Fly: Ocean Springs, MS to Olive Branch, 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 GPT–MEM. At 365 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 7m

Distance

365.1 mi

Total Cost

$116

CO2

148 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$81
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 15m

38m in the air

Air Distance

320 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

82 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ocean Springs, MS → GPT 22m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 38m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MEM → Olive Branch, MS 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Ocean Springs, MS GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 14 mi, ~22m drive
Olive Branch, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 3h 52m 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 7m 3h 15m
Total cost (1 person) $116 $188
Carbon footprint 148 kg CO2 82 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
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 Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
365.1 mi 7h 7m

via I 55, US 49, MS 15; MS 67

Alternative (+26 min)
391.4 mi 7h 34m

via US 45, I 22; US 78, US 45 ALT

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