How far is Olive Branch, MS from Lynchburg, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Lynchburg.
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Start on Goodman Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Goodman Road
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Continue on Goodman Road
131 m · 10 sec · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
14.2 mi · 22 min · Goodman Road
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Turn left
66 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left
50 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Lynchburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Goodman Road
Turn left onto Goodman Road
14.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Olive Branch and 7.6 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Olive Branch and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Southaven
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 Southaven.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9623200, -90.0959300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-90.09593, 34.96232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.67 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
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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