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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.13 mi
02h 32m
Flight
114.55 mi
184.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.55 mi
Kilometers
184.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.13 mi
Kilometers
227.13 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Indianola
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianola
2026-04-17T05:51
Arrive Olive Branch
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianola
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
Coahoma
MS

Town of the United States

From Indianola
72.9 mi
01h 16m
To Olive Branch
68.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1423 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Augusta Street

    27 m · 6 sec · West Augusta Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1228 ft · 60 sec · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2897 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Sunflower Avenue

    13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Highway 61

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · South Highway 61

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 61
99.8 mi · 71%
MS 304 East
23.5 mi · 17%
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 10%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 5%
College Avenue
0.5 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
01h 16m from Indianola
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Central Station

95 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

100 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 114.55 mi (184.35 km).

Indianola

#1 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population8,855
Coordinates33.4509500, -90.6550900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee Street (-90.655108, 33.450892)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianola and Olive Branch. The current time is 05:51:23.

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.