Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Late night in Olive Branch on Monday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS
Drive Time
7h 17m
Distance
373.2 mi
601 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 7m
★
6 AM
7h 18m
8 AM
7h 39m
10 AM
7h 25m
12 PM
7h 23m
3 PM
7h 26m
5 PM
7h 38m
8 PM
7h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Branch, MS
Hani Salama
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 373.2 miles and takes about 7h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cockrum Road, Tunica, I 55 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.05 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
186.6 miles from Olive Branch, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 17m drive with frequent turns across 373.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cockrum Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olive Branch, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cockrum Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tunica | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 59 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cockrum Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Gulf Park Estates, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
Goodman Road
2
Turn left onto Cockrum Road
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cockrum Road
3
Take the ramp right toward Tunica
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Tunica
4
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
9 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 55 South: Jackson
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 South: Jackson
7
Merge slight left
186 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
9
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richland, Hattiesburg
10
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
11
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
12
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
14
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
17
Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
18
Turn right
42 mi
·
49 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
20
Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
21
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 10
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 10
24
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
2 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MS 609: Ocean Springs
26
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
27
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
28
Turn left onto Bienville Boulevard
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bienville Boulevard
29
Turn right onto Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hanshaw Road
30
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Spanish Trail
31
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Beachview Drive
32
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
Palmetto Drive
33
Turn left onto North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North 6th Street
34
Arrive at your destination
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 186.6 miles from Olive Branch, MS, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.6 miles or 3h 38m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulf Park Estates, 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.
+
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 373.2 miles and 7h 17m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.6 mi from Olive Branch, MS · 3h 38m into the drive
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 186.6 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gulf Park Estates, MS
The final approach into Gulf Park Estates, 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.05 one way
$114.11 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $62.58 | $125.15 |
| premium | $4.61 | $67.73 | $135.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.91 | $165.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112 | 1 | $39.19 | $17.91 |
| Efficient EV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.65 | $14.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.3 | 1 | $52.25 | $23.88 |
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.
Destination
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Late night in Gulf Park Estates on Monday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
10 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 17m 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 Olive Branch, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 373.2 miles and takes about 7h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cockrum Road, Tunica, I 55 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.6 miles from Olive Branch, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.05 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olive Branch, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olive Branch, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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