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

The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
99.83 mi
01h 32m
Flight
90.96 mi
146.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.96 mi
Kilometers
146.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Myrtle
MS

Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Greenwood
50 mi
00h 46m
To Olive Branch
49.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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 Greenwood and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 27 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 2 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cockrum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dorsey Evergreen Road
93.1 mi · 93%
Cockrum Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Bankhead Road Southwest
0.11 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Greenwood Hopewell Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Dorsey Evergreen Road

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 36m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
00h 46m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Greenwood and 49.8 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 90.96 mi (146.39 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Hopewell Road (-88.510213, 34.217979)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.33
Round trip
$26.66
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.33 $26.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.99 $29.98
Premium $4.63 $16.28 $32.56
Diesel $5.42 $19.06 $38.12

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 Greenwood and Olive Branch. The current time is 07:26:25.

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.