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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Batesville, MS is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
56.28 mi
01h 07m
Flight
45.4 mi
73.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.4 mi
Kilometers
73.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.57 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 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 Batesville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Senatobia
MS

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Olive Branch
28.1 mi
00h 33m
To Batesville
28.1 mi
00h 33m

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
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cockrum Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Tunica

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    558 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    15 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
40.5 mi · 72%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 17%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 11%
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Senatobia
00h 33m from Olive Branch
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Partly Cloudy near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Senatobia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Olive Branch and 28.1 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Senatobia

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

58 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 45.4 mi (73.06 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Batesville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population7,116
Coordinates34.3115000, -89.9442600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Batesville (-89.94426, 34.3115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.63 $9.20 $18.41
Diesel $5.42 $10.78 $21.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Batesville. The current time is 14:44:18.

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.