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

The driving distance from Durant, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
145.07 mi
02h 14m
Flight
130.36 mi
209.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.36 mi
Kilometers
209.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.07 mi
Kilometers
233.46 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Tue, May 5, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Durant
Tue, May 5, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durant
2026-05-05T03:59
Arrive Olive Branch
Tue, May 5, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durant
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
Oakland
MS

Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi

From Durant
72.5 mi
01h 07m
To Olive Branch
72.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2620 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    124.6 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durant 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
126 mi · 87%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 6%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 5%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 13m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 07m from Durant
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Durant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance 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 Durant to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Durant and 72.6 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Durant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

64 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durant and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 130.36 mi (209.8 km).

Durant

#1 Durant

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population2,198
Coordinates33.0751300, -89.8545300
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jackson Street (-89.854483, 33.075109)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.38 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.78
10.24 gal · 38.76 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.39 $38.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.81 $43.61
Premium $4.63 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.42 $27.72 $55.45

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Durant and Olive Branch. The current time is 03:59:50.

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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.