How far is Olive Branch, MS from Beechwood, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Beechwood, MS is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Beechwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Beechwood.
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Start on Goodman Road
79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Cockrum Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road
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Take the ramp right toward Tunica
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
176.5 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 South: West Jackson
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Yazoo City
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NTP
1490 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward 20
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 27: Utica
1117 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
630 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Paxton Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Paxton Road
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Beechwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
176 mi · 03h 09m
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 Partly Sunny near Beechwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Beechwood?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from Olive Branch and 119.5 miles from Beechwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Partly Sunny near Beechwood.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Beechwood. Straight-line distance: 190.82 mi (307.1 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beechwood
Beechwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3276500, -90.8267700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beechwood (-90.82677, 32.32765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.99 | $71.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.76 | $91.51 |
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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