How far is Olive Branch, MS from Iuka, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Iuka, MS is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Tippah County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Iuka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Iuka.
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Start on Goodman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road
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Continue on Goodman Road
14.8 mi · 18 min · Goodman Road
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1115 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25: Iuka, Fulton
1548 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MS 25 North: Iuka
98 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2227 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Battleground Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Battleground Drive
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Turn right onto West Quitman Street
1988 ft · 45 sec · West Quitman Street
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Turn left onto South Pearl Street
1036 ft · 48 sec · South Pearl Street
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Turn right onto West Eastport Street
144 m · 21 sec · West Eastport Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eastport Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Iuka.
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 72 East
Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Partly Cloudy near Iuka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Iuka?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Falkner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Olive Branch and 49 miles from Iuka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Partly Cloudy near Iuka.
Stop Ideas Near Falkner
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 Falkner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Iuka. Straight-line distance: 93.5 mi (150.47 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iuka
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 34.8117600, -88.1900400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iuka (-88.19004, 34.81176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.96 | $31.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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