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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Cleveland, MS is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.07 mi
02h 25m
Flight
98.43 mi
158.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.43 mi
Kilometers
158.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.07 mi
Kilometers
193.24 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, May 4, 8:31 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Mon, May 4, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-05-04T18:06
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, May 4, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Lula
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Olive Branch
60.1 mi
01h 12m
To Cleveland
60 mi
01h 12m

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
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    44 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Sunflower Road

    2818 ft · 59 sec · East Sunflower Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Bolivar Avenue

    1339 ft · 1 min · North Bolivar Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    23 m · 3 sec · South Court Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
89.7 mi · 75%
Tunica
23.3 mi · 19%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 5%
East Sunflower Road
0.53 mi
North Bolivar Avenue
0.25 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

US 61 South

Merge slight left

88.9 mi · 01h 45m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lula
01h 12m from Olive Branch
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Lula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Olive Branch and 60 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lula

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Central Station

85 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

108 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 98.43 mi (158.4 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Cleveland

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,846
Coordinates33.7440000, -90.7248200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Cleveland (-90.72482, 33.744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.11
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.06 $32.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.06 $36.12
Premium $4.63 $19.61 $39.22
Diesel $5.42 $22.96 $45.92

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 Cleveland. The current time is 18:06:25.

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.