How far is Olive Branch, MS from Lynchburg, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then 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
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
161.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
2214 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right
1486 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1300 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Canton-Flora Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Canton-Flora Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2204 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1454 ft · 34 sec · East Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street
1229 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peach Street
14.7 mi · 26 min · Peach Street
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Turn right onto John Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 min · John Warren Road
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Turn left onto Martin Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · Martin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Lynchburg.
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
162 mi · 02h 53m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Patchy Fog then 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 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Olive Branch and 107.1 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.80 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 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 Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill
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 Duck Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 179.07 mi (288.18 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 | 32.4401400, -90.5489900 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-90.54899, 32.44014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $3.67 | $27.80 | $55.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $43.52 | $87.04 |
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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