How far is Olive Branch, MS from Ackerman, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Ackerman, MS is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Ackerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Ackerman.
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Start on Goodman Road
79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Cockrum Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road
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Take the ramp left
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 4, MS 7: Oxford, Holly Springs
1088 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 9W South: Bruce
75 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 9W South: Bruce
32.1 mi · 48 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
650 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
38 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1051 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
1148 ft · 34 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto South Louisville Street
35 m · 5 sec · South Louisville Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Louisville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Ackerman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street
Continue straight
38 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Ackerman?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Olive Branch and 68.9 miles from Ackerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.
Stop Ideas Near Taylor
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 Taylor.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Ackerman. Straight-line distance: 120.14 mi (193.34 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ackerman
Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 33.3101200, -89.1728400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ackerman (-89.17284, 33.31012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.52 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
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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