How far is Houston, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Houston, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Olive Branch.
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Start on East Hamilton Street
91 m · 15 sec · East Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 515 North
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 515 North
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At the end of the road, turn right
20 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
773 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
55 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cockrum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road
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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 Houston and Olive Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-22 West
Continue straight
55 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston 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 Houston to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 51.2 miles from Houston and 51.3 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Sunny near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle
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 Myrtle.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 87.38 mi (140.63 km).
#1 Houston
Town in Mississippi
| Population | 3,375 |
| Coordinates | 33.8984500, -88.9992300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
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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