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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.45 mi
03h 32m
Flight
128.48 mi
206.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.48 mi
Kilometers
206.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.45 mi
Kilometers
261.43 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belzoni
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-15T16:12
Arrive Belzoni
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:56 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
Lyon
MS

Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States

From Olive Branch
81.3 mi
01h 46m
To Belzoni
81.2 mi
01h 46m

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
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  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

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Tunica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.9 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    13.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 49

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 49

  11. 11

    Continue on East Street

    51.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2218 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    67 m · 4 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
66.6 mi · 41%
East Street
51.2 mi · 32%
Tunica
23.3 mi · 14%
Highway 49
14.6 mi · 9%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 4%
1st Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyon
01h 46m from Olive Branch
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

85 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

111 mi away
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).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Belzoni

City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,889
Coordinates33.1842900, -90.4892600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Belzoni (-90.48926, 33.18429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.7 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.40
11.46 gal · 43.4 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Belzoni. The current time is 16:12:38.

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.