How far is Olive Branch, MS from Brookhaven, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Holmes 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 Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Brookhaven.
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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
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
672 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
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Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2365 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Schwem Avenue
681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue
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Turn left onto West Monticello Street
2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Brookhaven.
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
188 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Olive Branch and 128.6 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 236.37 mi (380.4 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 11,861 |
| Coordinates | 31.5790600, -90.4406500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.71 | $77.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.04 | $84.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
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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