How far is Olive Branch, MS from Monticello, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Monticello, MS is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Monticello.
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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
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
34.7 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Monticello.
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.
Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Monticello?
The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Olive Branch and 132 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 236.02 mi (379.83 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,447 |
| Coordinates | 31.5537800, -90.1073100 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-90.10731, 31.55378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.58 | $101.15 |
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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