How far is Olive Branch, MS from Lambert, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Lambert, MS is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Lambert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Lambert.
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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
37.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
558 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Darby Avenue
927 ft · 41 sec · Darby Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Darby Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Lambert.
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
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Lambert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Lambert?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Como is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Olive Branch and 40.1 miles from Lambert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Lambert.
Stop Ideas Near Como
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 Como.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Lambert. Straight-line distance: 58.51 mi (94.17 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lambert
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,325 |
| Coordinates | 34.2017800, -90.2834300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lambert (-90.28343, 34.20178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
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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