How far is Olive Branch, MS from Holly Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Holly Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Holly Springs.
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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
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35.7 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive
1 mi · 3 min · West Thomas E Jolly Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street
29 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Elliot Street
105 m · 16 sec · Elliot Street
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Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
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Continue on Robin Wood Road
15.1 mi · 27 min · Robin Wood Road
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Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road
2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road
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Turn left onto John Dunaway Road
3050 ft · 2 min · John Dunaway Road
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Continue on John Dunaway Road
1.6 km · 4 min · John Dunaway Road
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Turn left onto Holly Springs Road
3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Holly Springs.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Patchy Fog near Holly Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Holly Springs?
The road trip is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Olive Branch and 142.9 miles from Holly Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.25 one way or $76.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Patchy Fog near Holly Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 252.07 mi (405.66 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,684 |
| Coordinates | 31.3157300, -89.9778600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.25 | $76.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.02 | $86.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.71 | $93.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.69 | $109.38 |
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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