How far is Louisville, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Louisville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.52 mi
02h 50m
Flight
134.51 mi
216.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.51 mi
Kilometers
216.48 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.52 mi
Kilometers
248.68 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-15T17:18
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Shannon
MS

Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA

From Louisville
94.1 mi
01h 25m
To Olive Branch
60.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on MS-14/West Main Street

    30 m · 6 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto MS-25 N

    1412 ft · 18 sec · MS-25 N

  4. 4

    Continue on Stockyard Road

    1557 ft · 20 sec · Stockyard Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cockrum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 78
82.6 mi · 53%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 22%
Stockyard Road
31 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 12%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 8%
North Church Avenue
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 78

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 28m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon
01h 25m from Louisville
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Shannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Louisville and 60.4 miles from Olive Branch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Louisville and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 134.51 mi (216.48 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-89.055056, 33.123513)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.28
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.64 $41.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.63 $25.21 $50.41
Diesel $5.42 $29.51 $59.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Olive Branch. The current time is 17:18:56.

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.