How far is Caledonia, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Caledonia, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caledonia and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caledonia and Olive Branch.
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Start on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lawrence Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Bridge Road
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Continue on Caledonia Road
3 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road
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Continue on Caledonia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Caledonia Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Hamilton Road
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Turn right
1971 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cockrum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road
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Turn right onto Goodman Road
79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caledonia and Olive Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 78
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Caledonia and Sunny near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caledonia to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Blue Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Caledonia and 70.8 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caledonia and Sunny near Olive Branch.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.3 km).
#1 Caledonia
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6828900, -88.3244800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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