How far is Bay Springs, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.94 mi
04h 06m
Flight
208.44 mi
335.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.44 mi
Kilometers
335.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.94 mi
Kilometers
382.92 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM CDT
Return by in Bay Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Springs
2026-04-18T04:28
Arrive Olive Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Bay Springs
118.4 mi
02h 03m
To Olive Branch
119.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Springs and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    83 m · 14 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    153 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 18

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 18

  4. 4

    Continue on Sylvarena Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Sylvarena Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mimosa Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mimosa Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 35

    23.9 mi · 36 min · State Highway 35

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Highway 35

    47 mi · 1 hr 10 min · North State Highway 35

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Springs 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
131 mi · 55%
North State Highway 35
47 mi · 20%
State Highway 35
23.9 mi · 10%
Highway 18
11.4 mi · 5%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 4%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
208.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
02h 03m from Bay Springs
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bay Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Bay Springs to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Bay Springs and 119.6 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bay Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Springs and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 208.44 mi (335.45 km).

Bay Springs

#1 Bay Springs

City in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates31.9790400, -89.2872800
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street South (-89.286895, 31.979063)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.78 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.62
16.8 gal · 63.56 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.81 $63.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.78 $71.55
Premium $4.63 $38.85 $77.70
Diesel $5.42 $45.49 $90.97

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Springs and Olive Branch. The current time is 04:28:19.

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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.