Origin
Vancleave, MS
Night in Vancleave on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vancleave, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
370.7 mi
597 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vancleave, MS
Galina Yarovaya.
Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vancleave, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 370.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poticaw Bayou Road, Old River Road, Wade-Vancleave Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.98 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.4 miles from Vancleave, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 370.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poticaw Bayou 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
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vancleave, MS to Olive Branch, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poticaw Bayou Road | — | — |
| Old River Road | — | — |
| Wade-Vancleave Road | — | — |
| Highway 45 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| US 78 | — | — |
| Cockrum Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Poticaw Bayou Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancleave, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Poticaw Bayou Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Poticaw Bayou Road
3
Turn left onto Old River Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Old River Road
4
Turn slight right onto Wade-Vancleave Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Wade-Vancleave Road
5
Turn left
37 mi
·
41 min
6
Continue straight
22 mi
·
24 min
7
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
8
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
19 min
9
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
7 min
11
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
12
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
7 min
15
Continue straight
5.6 mi
·
6 min
16
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
5 min
18
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
19
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
20
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
79 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
23
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
24
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
25
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 78:west: Memphis
27
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
28
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
29
Keep slight right
276 ft
·
7 sec
30
Turn straight onto Cockrum Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cockrum Road
31
Turn right onto Goodman Road
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Goodman Road
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.4 miles from Vancleave, MS, or about 2h 53m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.4 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
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 Vancleave, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vancleave, MS
This is one driving day of about 370.7 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Vancleave, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.4 mi from Vancleave, MS · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
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 185.4 miles from Vancleave, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.98 one way
$111.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $61.46 | $122.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $66.54 | $133.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.85 | $163.69 |
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: 129.7 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 | 111.2 | 1 | $38.92 | $17.79 |
| Efficient EV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.44 | $14.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.3 | 1 | $51.90 | $23.72 |
Gas CO2
130 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
Night in Olive Branch on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Meridian, MS
185 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
22 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
5h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vancleave, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 370.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Poticaw Bayou Road, Old River Road, Wade-Vancleave Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.4 miles from Vancleave, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vancleave, MS to Olive Branch, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vancleave, MS to Olive Branch, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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