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

The driving distance from Belmont, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.72 mi
01h 59m
Flight
97.16 mi
156.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.16 mi
Kilometers
156.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.72 mi
Kilometers
207.16 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-15T16:12
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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
Falkner
MS

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

From Belmont
57.8 mi
00h 59m
To Olive Branch
70.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 25

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 25

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 72 West: Corinth

    1724 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 72

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Goodman Road

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Goodman Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 43%
US 72 West
23.4 mi · 18%
Goodman Road
17.1 mi · 13%
State Highway 25
10.8 mi · 8%
2nd Street
9.36 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Highway 72

Continue straight

44.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falkner
00h 59m from Belmont
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Belmont and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Falkner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Belmont and 70.8 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Belmont and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Falkner

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 97.16 mi (156.36 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5098200, -88.2092100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-88.209319, 34.509751)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.34 $38.67
Premium $4.63 $21.00 $42.00
Diesel $5.42 $24.58 $49.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Olive Branch. The current time is 16:12:37.

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.