How far is Baldwyn, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Baldwyn, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.49 mi
01h 28m
Flight
74.66 mi
120.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.66 mi
Kilometers
120.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.49 mi
Kilometers
142.41 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Sat, May 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in Baldwyn
Sat, May 23, 4:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwyn
2026-05-23T13:34
Arrive Olive Branch
Sat, May 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwyn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hickory Flat
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Baldwyn
44.6 mi
00h 44m
To Olive Branch
43.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwyn and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwyn and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1268 ft · 29 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 170

    128 m · 8 sec · County Road 170

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30 East

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 30 East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 15

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 15

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    55 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cockrum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwyn and Olive Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 West
60 mi · 68%
State Highway 30 East
14.9 mi · 17%
County Road 170
4.44 mi · 5%
Mississippi Highway 15
1.56 mi · 2%
Cockrum Road
1.01 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 West

Continue straight

55 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
00h 44m from Baldwyn
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baldwyn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baldwyn to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hickory Flat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Baldwyn and 43.9 miles from Olive Branch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baldwyn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Flat

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hickory Flat, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hickory Flat.

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwyn and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 74.66 mi (120.15 km).

Baldwyn

#1 Baldwyn

City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States

Population3,249
Coordinates34.5095400, -88.6353300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-88.635242, 34.509719)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.63 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.42 $16.89 $33.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwyn and Olive Branch. The current time is 13:34:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.