How far is City of Greenville, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
157.54 mi
02h 47m
Flight
129.41 mi
208.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.41 mi
Kilometers
208.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.54 mi
Kilometers
253.54 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
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
Lyon
MS

Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States

From City of Greenville
78 mi
01h 23m
To Olive Branch
79.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
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 City of Greenville and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 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 City of Greenville and Olive Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Griffin Road
47.3 mi · 30%
MS 304 East
23.5 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
8.72 mi · 6%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 4%
South Broad Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

66.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyon
01h 23m from City of Greenville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving City of Greenville 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 City of Greenville to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from City of Greenville and 79.5 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around City of Greenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Lyon

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

85 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

111 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 129.41 mi (208.26 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.11
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.06 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $4.63 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $30.11 $60.21

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 City of Greenville and Olive Branch. The current time is 07:26:17.

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.