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

The driving distance from Batesville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
56.38 mi
00h 55m
Flight
45.4 mi
73.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.4 mi
Kilometers
73.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.38 mi
Kilometers
90.74 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Tue, May 5, 9:06 PM CDT
Return by in Batesville
Tue, May 5, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesville
2026-05-05T20:10
Arrive Olive Branch
Tue, May 5, 9:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesville
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
Senatobia
MS

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Batesville
28.1 mi
00h 27m
To Olive Branch
28.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 16%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 12%
I 69 South
0.3 mi · 1%
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Senatobia
00h 27m from Batesville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Batesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Batesville to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Senatobia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Batesville and 28.2 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Senatobia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Senatobia, 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 Senatobia.

RAIL

Central Station

58 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 45.4 mi (73.06 km).

Batesville

#1 Batesville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population7,116
Coordinates34.3115000, -89.9442600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: US 51 (-89.944354, 34.311513)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.63 $9.20 $18.41
Diesel $5.42 $10.78 $21.55

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Batesville and Olive Branch. The current time is 20:10:34.

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.