How far is Kiln, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Kiln, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kiln and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiln and Olive Branch.
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Start on Kiln Delisle Road
28 m · 5 sec · Kiln Delisle Road
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
1123 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville
2730 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville
8.7 mi · 9 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 Kiln and Olive Branch.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
186 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kiln 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 Kiln to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Kiln and 179.7 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 5:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.98 one way or $95.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kiln and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiln and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 315.4 mi (507.58 km).
#1 Kiln
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,238 |
| Coordinates | 30.4090800, -89.4350500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.60 | $117.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.61 | $137.22 |
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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