How far is Holly Springs, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Holly Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 286 miles (460.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.94 mi
04h 42m
Flight
252.07 mi
405.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.07 mi
Kilometers
405.66 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.94 mi
Kilometers
460.18 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-04-15T13:56
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Holly Springs
143 mi
02h 21m
To Olive Branch
142.9 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Springs Road

    3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John Dunaway Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · John Dunaway Road

  3. 3

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

    2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left

    18.1 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elliot Street

    105 m · 22 sec · Elliot Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    29 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive

    1.6 km · 3 min · Thomas E Jolly Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto MS 27

    69 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    35.7 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    186.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
187 mi · 65%
I 55 North
22.1 mi · 8%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 3%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 2%
MS 27
2.64 mi · 1%
John Dunaway Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
252.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 21m from Holly Springs
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Holly Springs and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 286 miles (460.2 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Holly Springs and 142.9 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.21 one way or $76.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Holly Springs and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 252.07 mi (405.66 km).

Holly Springs

#1 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Springs Road (-89.977891, 31.315732)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.19 L · about $38.21
Round trip
$76.42
20.18 gal · 76.38 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.21 $76.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.97 $85.95
Premium $4.63 $46.67 $93.33
Diesel $5.42 $54.64 $109.27

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Olive Branch. The current time is 13:56:51.

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.