Origin
Diamondhead, MS
Afternoon in Diamondhead on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Diamondhead, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 16m
Distance
367.9 mi
592 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 6m
★
6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 38m
10 AM
7h 24m
12 PM
7h 22m
3 PM
7h 25m
5 PM
7h 37m
8 PM
7h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Diamondhead, MS
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Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Diamondhead, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 367.9 miles and takes about 7h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, US 49, I 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
183.9 miles from Diamondhead, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 16m. Total distance: 367.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 16m highway drive covering 367.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 186.4 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 186.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Diamondhead Drive West.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 367.9 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: at 0.3 miles (Diamondhead Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Diamondhead Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (Gex Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Diamondhead Drive West
At end of road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Diamondhead Drive
Enter roundabout onto Diamondhead Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Gex Drive
Enter roundabout onto Gex Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Pi...
7
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Diamondhead, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
163.6 mi in
|
~3h 28m
|
via US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 186.4 mi | 3h 21m |
| US 49 | 83.7 mi | 1h 42m |
| I 59 | 40.4 mi | 43m |
| MS 43 | 19.5 mi | 28m |
| MS 53 | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| I 269 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| MS 305 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| I 10 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 186.4 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
382 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive West
5
Continue on Diamondhead Drive West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamondhead Drive West
6
Turn left onto Analii Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Analii Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive North
8
Enter roundabout onto Diamondhead Drive
414 ft
·
11 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive
9
Continue on Diamondhead Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto Gex Drive
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gex Drive
11
Continue on Gex Drive
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gex Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge onto I 10
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
15
Keep slight right at fork
252 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn straight onto MS 43; MS 603
19 mi
·
28 min
·
MS 43; MS 603
17
Continue on MS 53
16 mi
·
23 min
·
MS 53
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
19
Merge onto I 59
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on US 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
30
Merge onto I 55
186 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
·
I 55
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
33
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
35
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 305
36
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
Goodman Road
37
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
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 183.9 miles from Diamondhead, MS, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 81 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.9 miles or 3h 51m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Diamondhead, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Diamondhead, MS
This is one driving day of about 367.9 miles and 7h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Diamondhead, 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 I 55 for about 186.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.9 mi from Diamondhead, MS · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.9 miles from Diamondhead, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.4 miles.
Arriving in Olive Branch, MS
The final approach into Olive Branch, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Olive Branch, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.56 one way
$111.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $60.99 | $121.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $66.03 | $132.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.23 | $162.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.63 | $17.66 |
| Efficient EV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.2 | 1 | $51.51 | $23.55 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Afternoon in Olive Branch on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Diamondhead, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 367.9 miles and takes about 7h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 49, I 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.9 miles from Diamondhead, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 367.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Diamondhead Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Diamondhead Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (Gex Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Diamondhead, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
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