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

The driving distance from Centreville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 318.9 miles (513.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
318.91 mi
04h 58m
Flight
276.99 mi
445.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.99 mi
Kilometers
445.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.91 mi
Kilometers
513.24 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-19T04:45
Arrive Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Centreville
159.2 mi
02h 29m
To Olive Branch
159.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1831 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Laurel Street

    109 m · 10 sec · North Laurel Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    20.3 mi · 30 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    186.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
187 mi · 59%
West Main Street
98.3 mi · 31%
East Howard Street
16.3 mi · 5%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 3%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 2%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Grenada

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

187 mi · 03h 22m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
277 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
02h 29m from Centreville
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Centreville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.9 miles (513.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.2 miles from Centreville and 159.7 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.60 one way or $85.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Centreville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

42 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 276.99 mi (445.77 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Centreville

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates31.0896200, -91.0684400
Altitude117
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 (-91.068121, 31.089966)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.6 L · about $42.60
Round trip
$85.21
22.5 gal · 85.2 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.60 $85.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.91 $95.83
Premium $4.63 $52.03 $104.06
Diesel $5.42 $60.92 $121.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Olive Branch. The current time is 04:45:40.

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.