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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Belmont, MS is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247 miles (397.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.36 mi
05h 46m
Flight
246.98 mi
397.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.98 mi
Kilometers
397.47 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.36 mi
Kilometers
472.12 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-15T14:38
Arrive Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Artesia
MS

Town of the United States

From Olive Branch
146.9 mi
02h 53m
To Belmont
146.5 mi
02h 53m

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
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.1 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left

    704 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

    568 ft · 27 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

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    Turn right onto Buckatunna Millry Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

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    Continue on Buckatunna Millry Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckatunna Millry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
130 mi · 44%
Cockrum Road
83.1 mi · 28%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 19%
US 45
21.7 mi · 7%
Buckatunna Millry Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
0.11 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 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.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
247 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
02h 53m from Olive Branch
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.9 miles from Olive Branch and 146.5 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 247 miles (397.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.20 one way or $78.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Artesia

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 246.98 mi (397.47 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Belmont

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates31.5687700, -88.4839100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Belmont (-88.48391, 31.56877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.19 L · about $39.20
Round trip
$78.39
20.7 gal · 78.38 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.20 $78.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.08 $88.16
Premium $4.63 $47.87 $95.74
Diesel $5.42 $56.05 $112.09

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 Belmont. The current time is 14:38:31.

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.