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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Como, MS is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
41.78 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.79 mi
51.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.78 mi
Kilometers
67.24 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Como
Wed, May 13, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Wed, May 13, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-05-13T13:27
Arrive Como
Wed, May 13, 2:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Hernando
MS

City in Mississippi

From Olive Branch
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Como
20.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 310: Como

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto MS 310

    52 m · 3 sec · MS 310

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oak Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oak Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
24.8 mi · 59%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 23%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 15%
East Oak Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
MS 310
0.24 mi · 1%
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

23.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hernando
00h 25m from Olive Branch
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Como.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Hernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Olive Branch and 20.9 miles from Como.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hernando

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

35 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Como. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Como

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates34.5106600, -89.9398100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Como (-89.93981, 34.51066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.63 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $5.42 $7.96 $15.92

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Como. The current time is 13:27:34.

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.