How far is Olive Branch, MS from Carthage, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Carthage, MS is about 315.7 miles (508 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Carthage.
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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
176.5 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 South: West Jackson
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Yazoo City
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NTP
1490 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward 20
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez
69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lower Woodville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lower Woodville Road
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Continue on Carthage Point Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Carthage Point Road
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Turn slight right
14 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Carthage.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
176 mi · 03h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Clear leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Carthage?
The road trip is about 315.7 miles (508 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Olive Branch and 157.6 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.19 one way or $84.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Olive Branch and Sunny near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
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 Pickens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 255.05 mi (410.47 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carthage
Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,725 |
| Coordinates | 31.5265600, -91.4459500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-91.44595, 31.52656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $42.19 | $84.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.45 | $94.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.52 | $103.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.32 | $120.65 |
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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