How far is Olive Branch, MS from Friars Point, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Friars Point, MS is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
77.94 mi
01h 45m
Flight
61.48 mi
98.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.48 mi
Kilometers
98.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.94 mi
Kilometers
125.44 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 4:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-18T13:24
Arrive Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
North Tunica
MS

Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi

From Olive Branch
39 mi
00h 52m
To Friars Point
39 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Friars Point.

  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

    38.3 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    57 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Friar Point Road

    8.8 mi · 21 min · Friar Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

    1575 ft · 44 sec · Sheriff Ridge Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
39.1 mi · 50%
Tunica
23.3 mi · 30%
Friar Point Road
8.77 mi · 11%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 8%
Sheriff Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 61 South

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Tunica
00h 52m from Olive Branch
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olive Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Friars Point?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

North Tunica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Olive Branch and 39 miles from Friars Point.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Olive Branch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Stop Ideas Near North Tunica

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

56 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.94 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Friars Point

#2 Friars Point

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population990
Coordinates34.3708800, -90.6383400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.71 $23.42
Premium $4.63 $12.72 $25.44
Diesel $5.42 $14.89 $29.78

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Friars Point. The current time is 13:24:43.

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.