How far is Hazlehurst, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Hazlehurst, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazlehurst and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst and Olive Branch.
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Start on West Gallatin Street
26 m · 7 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right onto Caldwell Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive
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Turn left
1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
186.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville
2730 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville
8.7 mi · 9 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 Hazlehurst and Olive Branch.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hazlehurst and Mostly Sunny near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hazlehurst to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Hazlehurst and 119.1 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Hazlehurst and Mostly Sunny near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazlehurst and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 216.75 mi (348.83 km).
#1 Hazlehurst
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 3,689 |
| Coordinates | 31.8604400, -90.3959300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.73 | $71.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.80 | $77.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
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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