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

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
190.74 mi
02h 48m
Flight
173.51 mi
279.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.51 mi
Kilometers
279.24 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.74 mi
Kilometers
306.96 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-22T20:17
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Madison
95.3 mi
01h 24m
To Olive Branch
95.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Drive

    11 m · 3 sec · Depot Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    172.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Olive Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
174 mi · 91%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 5%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 4%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Depot Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

172 mi · 03h 05m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 24m from Madison
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Madison and 95.4 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 173.51 mi (279.24 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.97
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.49 $50.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.66 $57.33
Premium $4.63 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $5.42 $36.44 $72.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Olive Branch. The current time is 20:17:56.

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.