How far is Iuka, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Iuka, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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 Tippah 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 Iuka and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iuka and Olive Branch.
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Start on East Eastport Street
53 m · 10 sec · East Eastport Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1040 ft · 48 sec · South Fulton Street
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Turn right onto East Quitman Street
2654 ft · 58 sec · East Quitman Street
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Turn left onto Battleground Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Battleground Drive
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1246 ft · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 72 West: Corinth
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 72
9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 53 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Goodman Road
15.3 mi · 19 min · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Iuka 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.
Highway 72
Continue straight
44.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Iuka 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 Iuka to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Falkner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Iuka and 48.2 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Iuka and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Falkner
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 Falkner.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iuka and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 93.5 mi (150.47 km).
#1 Iuka
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 34.8117600, -88.1900400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
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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