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Trip from Pass Christian, MS to Olive Branch, MS

Drive Time

7h 16m

Distance

370 mi

595 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
7h 5m ★
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.

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Pass Christian, MS

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Olive Branch, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pass Christian, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 370 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 269 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 $56.56 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

185 miles from Pass Christian, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 16m highway drive covering 370 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 29 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 early in the drive near Market Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 370 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 (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (West Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 165.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Market Street

Turn right onto Market Street

Navigation decision point

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | West Railroad Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

5
165.7 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | US 49

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Jackson
5
354 mi into trip | ~6h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
363.2 mi into trip | ~7h 3m in

Take the exit toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewi...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Pass Christian, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.

Jackson

165.7 mi in | ~3h 28m | via US 49

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 186.4 mi 3h 21m
US 49 150.9 mi 3h 6m
I 269 8.7 mi 9m
MS 305 6.4 mi 11m
I 10 5.8 mi 6m
Beatline Road 4.3 mi 7m
East Beach Boulevard 4 mi 6m
County Farm Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 186.4 mi, about 3h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pass Christian, MS and Olive Branch, MS.

1

Start on West 2nd Street

63 ft · 3 sec · West 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Market Street
3

Turn left onto US 90

4.0 mi · 6 min · East Beach Boulevard
4

Turn left onto White Harbor Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Harbor Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto West Railroad Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Railroad Street
6

Turn slight right onto Beatline Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Beatline Road
7

Continue on County Farm Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Farm Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
9

Merge onto I 10

5.8 mi · 6 min · I 10
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
11

Continue on US 49

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 49

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto US 49

10 mi · 16 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 49; MS 42

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 49

5.3 mi · 6 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 49

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 49
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 49

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 49

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit onto US 49

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 49
20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49
Toward Jackson
21

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 49
22

Merge onto I 55

186 mi · 3 hr 21 min · I 55
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
25

Merge onto I 269; MS 304

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
27

Turn left onto MS 305

6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
28

Turn right onto Goodman Road

260 ft · 5 sec · Goodman Road
29

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 185 miles from Pass Christian, MS, or about 3h 50m 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 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 185 miles or 3h 50m 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

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Open the route before leaving Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian, MS

This is one driving day of about 370 miles and 7h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Pass Christian, 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 185 mi from Pass Christian, MS · 3h 50m into the drive

human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

185 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.

Popular next leg

Magee, MS to Olive Branch, MS

244.1 mi · 3h 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Biloxi, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.3 miles from Pass Christian, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 165.8
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 293.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.56 one way

$113.13 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $62.04 $124.08
premium $4.61 $67.15 $134.31
diesel $5.64 $82.20 $164.40

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: 129.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111 1 $38.85 $17.76
Efficient EV 92.5 1 $32.38 $14.80
EV Truck/SUV 148 1 $51.80 $23.68

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pass Christian, MS

Afternoon in Pass Christian on Monday

Local time

2:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Afternoon in Olive Branch on Monday

Local time

2:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

12 degrees cooler 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 Pass Christian, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 370 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 269. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185 miles from Pass Christian, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.56 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 16 significant decision points across 370 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: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (West Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 165.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Pass Christian, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.

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