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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Caledonia, MS is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.19 mi
02h 52m
Flight
123.22 mi
198.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.22 mi
Kilometers
198.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.19 mi
Kilometers
227.22 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Mon, May 4, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-05-04T16:48
Arrive Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Blue Springs
MS

Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Olive Branch
70.6 mi
01h 26m
To Caledonia
70.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1908 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Hamilton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Caledonia Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Caledonia Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lawrence Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cockrum Road
83.1 mi · 59%
US 45 South
35.9 mi · 25%
US 45
13 mi · 9%
Caledonia Road
4.53 mi · 3%
Hamilton Road
2.51 mi · 2%
Lawrence Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Springs
01h 26m from Olive Branch
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blue Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Olive Branch and 70.6 miles from Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Caledonia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.3 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Caledonia

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,048
Coordinates33.6828900, -88.3244800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Caledonia (-88.32448, 33.68289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.86 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.72 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Caledonia. The current time is 16:48:59.

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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.