How far is Olive Branch, MS from Hazlehurst, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Hazlehurst, MS is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Hazlehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Hazlehurst.
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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
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Caldwell Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
26 m · 2 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gallatin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Hazlehurst.
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
188 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hazlehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Hazlehurst?
The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Olive Branch and 118.7 miles from Hazlehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hazlehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Hazlehurst. Straight-line distance: 216.75 mi (348.83 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazlehurst
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 3,689 |
| Coordinates | 31.8604400, -90.3959300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazlehurst (-90.39593, 31.86044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.73 | $71.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.80 | $77.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
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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