How far is Olive Branch, MS from Belzoni, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Belzoni, MS is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Coahoma County, 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 Belzoni.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Belzoni.
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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
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Tunica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
13.9 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 49
14.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 49
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Continue on East Street
51.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2218 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
67 m · 4 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Belzoni.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
51.9 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 Belzoni.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Belzoni?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Olive Branch and 81.2 miles from Belzoni.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Belzoni.
Stop Ideas Near Lyon
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 Lyon.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Belzoni. Straight-line distance: 128.48 mi (206.77 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belzoni
City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,889 |
| Coordinates | 33.1842900, -90.4892600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belzoni (-90.48926, 33.18429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
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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