How far is Olive Branch, MS from Coldwater, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Coldwater, MS is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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 09m.
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.
City in Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Coldwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Coldwater.
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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
106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left
33.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
1048 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3055 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn slight left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
901 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
22 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
690 ft · 50 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 Coldwater.
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
106 mi · 01h 54m
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 Sunny near Coldwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Coldwater?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Olive Branch and 97.2 miles from Coldwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Coldwater.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Coldwater. Straight-line distance: 159.21 mi (256.22 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coldwater
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 32.7148600, -89.2142300 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldwater (-89.21423, 32.71486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.20 | $74.40 |
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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