How far is Olive Branch, MS from Magnolia, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Magnolia, MS is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Magnolia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Magnolia.
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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
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
81.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Railroad Avenue North
24 m · 4 sec · West Railroad Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Magnolia.
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
188 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Magnolia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Magnolia?
The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Olive Branch and 143.8 miles from Magnolia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Magnolia.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 266.34 mi (428.63 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Magnolia
City in Mississippi
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 31.1432300, -90.4587100 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-90.45871, 31.14323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $38.51 | $77.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.31 | $86.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.04 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.07 | $110.14 |
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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