How far is Olive Branch, MS from City of Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to City of Greenville, MS is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
157.14 mi
02h 47m
Flight
129.41 mi
208.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.41 mi
Kilometers
208.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.14 mi
Kilometers
252.89 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Fri, Jun 12, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-06-12T03:13
Arrive City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Lyon
MS

Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States

From Olive Branch
78 mi
01h 23m
To City of Greenville
79.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and City of Greenville.

  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

    113.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Griffin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and City of Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
115 mi · 73%
Tunica
23.3 mi · 15%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 4%
North Broad Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 61 South

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 16m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyon
01h 23m from Olive Branch
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olive Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Olive Branch and 79.2 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.98 one way or $41.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Olive Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

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 City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 129.41 mi (208.26 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)
End: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $20.98
Round trip
$41.96
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.98 $41.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.59 $47.19
Premium $4.63 $25.62 $51.25
Diesel $5.42 $30.00 $60.00

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and City of Greenville. The current time is 03:13:19.

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.