How far is Indianola, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Indianola, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianola and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola and Olive Branch.
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Start on Lee Street
23 m · 5 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1423 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
27 m · 6 sec · West Augusta Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1228 ft · 60 sec · College Avenue
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Turn right
2897 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Highway 61
54.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · South Highway 61
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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 Indianola 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.
South Highway 61
Turn right onto South Highway 61
54.3 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Indianola 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 Indianola to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Indianola and 68.2 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianola and Sunny near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Coahoma
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 Coahoma.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 114.55 mi (184.35 km).
#1 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.03 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.97 | $53.93 |
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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