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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Aberdeen, MS is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.4 mi
02h 19m
Flight
107.44 mi
172.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.44 mi
Kilometers
172.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.4 mi
Kilometers
195.37 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 5:03 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-15T14:44
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 5:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
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
New Albany
MS

City in Union County, Mississippi, United States

From Olive Branch
60.7 mi
01h 09m
To Aberdeen
60.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cockrum Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    81.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

    21.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 45

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old US Hwy 45

  9. 9

    Continue on West Commerce Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Meridian Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cockrum Road
83.1 mi · 68%
US 45 South
21.2 mi · 17%
US 45
13 mi · 11%
Old US Hwy 45
3.08 mi · 3%
West Commerce Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Cockrum Road

Merge slight left

81.6 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
01h 09m from Olive Branch
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Partly Cloudy near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Olive Branch and 60.7 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Albany

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

119 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 107.44 mi (172.9 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.21 $32.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.63 $19.80 $39.59
Diesel $5.42 $23.18 $46.35

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 Olive Branch and Aberdeen. The current time is 14:44:36.

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.