How far is Olive Branch, MS from Indianola, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Indianola, MS is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Indianola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Indianola.
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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
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Tunica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 2 hr
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Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
2897 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto College Avenue
1228 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
27 m · 6 sec · West Augusta Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1423 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Lee Street
23 m · 3 sec · Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Indianola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Indianola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Indianola?
The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Olive Branch and 72.8 miles from Indianola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Indianola.
Stop Ideas Near Coahoma
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 Coahoma.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 114.55 mi (184.35 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
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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