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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.27 mi
05h 49m
Flight
252.07 mi
405.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.07 mi
Kilometers
405.66 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.27 mi
Kilometers
460.7 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 3:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-15T15:32
Arrive Holly Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Olive Branch
143.4 mi
02h 54m
To Holly Springs
142.9 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

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.

  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

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    35.7 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · West Thomas E Jolly Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elliot Street

    105 m · 16 sec · Elliot Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Robin Wood Road

    15.1 mi · 27 min · Robin Wood Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road

    2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John Dunaway Road

    3050 ft · 2 min · John Dunaway Road

  20. 20

    Continue on John Dunaway Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · John Dunaway Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Holly Springs Road

    3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
210 mi · 73%
US 51
38.8 mi · 14%
Robin Wood Road
15.1 mi · 5%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 3%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 2%
Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
252.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 54m from Olive Branch
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

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).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Holly Springs

#2 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.24 L · about $38.25
Round trip
$76.50
20.2 gal · 76.48 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Holly Springs. The current time is 15:32:39.

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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.