How far is Olive Branch, MS from Lumberton, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Lumberton, MS is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.7 mi
06h 01m
Flight
274.52 mi
441.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.52 mi
Kilometers
441.79 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.7 mi
Kilometers
506.46 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumberton
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Wed, May 13, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Lumberton
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Olive Branch
157.6 mi
03h 00m
To Lumberton
157.1 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Lumberton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Lumberton.

  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

    186.1 mi · 3 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 13: Lumberton

    1136 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    19 m · 2 sec · Highway 11

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 11

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Lumberton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
187 mi · 59%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 26%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
25.7 mi · 8%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 3%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 2%
East Main Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
274.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
03h 00m from Olive Branch
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Lumberton?

The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Olive Branch and 157.1 miles from Lumberton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.07 one way or $84.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 274.52 mi (441.79 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Lumberton

#2 Lumberton

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,242
Coordinates31.0012900, -89.4522900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Lumberton (-89.45229, 31.00129)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.04 L · about $42.07
Round trip
$84.15
22.22 gal · 84.08 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.07 $84.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.32 $94.63
Premium $4.63 $51.38 $102.77
Diesel $5.42 $60.16 $120.32

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Lumberton. The current time is 20:19:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.