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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Baldwyn, MS is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.79 mi
01h 52m
Flight
74.66 mi
120.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.66 mi
Kilometers
120.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.79 mi
Kilometers
162.21 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Baldwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Myrtle
MS

Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Olive Branch
50.4 mi
00h 56m
To Baldwyn
50.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:north: Corinth

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethany Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street

    1268 ft · 27 sec · South 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cockrum Road
83.4 mi · 83%
US 45
15.7 mi · 16%
Bethany Road
1.28 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
0.24 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
West Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Cockrum Road

Merge slight left

82 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
00h 56m from Olive Branch
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Baldwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 50.4 miles from Olive Branch and 50.4 miles from Baldwyn.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Olive Branch and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Baldwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Baldwyn. Straight-line distance: 74.66 mi (120.15 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Baldwyn

City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States

Population3,249
Coordinates34.5095400, -88.6353300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Baldwyn (-88.63533, 34.50954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.16 $30.32
Premium $4.63 $16.47 $32.93
Diesel $5.42 $19.28 $38.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Baldwyn. The current time is 03:59:17.

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.