How far is Okolona, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Okolona, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 39m.
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 Union County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okolona and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okolona and Olive Branch.
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Start on South Church Street
13 m · 6 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Continue straight
1641 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 45 Alternate North: Tupelo
2160 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
15.6 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cockrum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road
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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 Okolona 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.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Okolona and Clear near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okolona to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Okolona and 51.9 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 $14.13 one way or $28.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Okolona and Clear near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle
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 Myrtle.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okolona and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 90.24 mi (145.22 km).
#1 Okolona
Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 2,577 |
| Coordinates | 34.0017800, -88.7553300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.89 | $31.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
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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