How far is Greenville, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Olive Branch.
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Start on South Broadway Street
3 m · 8 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road
44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road
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Turn left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
1865 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
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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 Greenville and Olive Branch.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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68.4 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 Greenville and 79.9 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Lyon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyon.
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Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 128.28 mi (206.44 km).
#1 Greenville
City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 28,315 |
| Coordinates | 33.4089800, -91.0597800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 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 58m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.72 | $47.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
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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