How far is Olive Branch, MS from Nicholson, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Nicholson, MS is about 353.9 miles (569.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Nicholson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Nicholson.
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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
186.1 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
66.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
2558 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Jackson Landing Road
114 m · 10 sec · Jackson Landing Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Landing Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Nicholson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Nicholson?
The road trip is about 353.9 miles (569.5 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.2 miles from Olive Branch and 176.7 miles from Nicholson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 CST. 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 $46.60 one way or $93.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 309.96 mi (498.83 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nicholson
Nicholson is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4771400, -89.6936700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholson (-89.69367, 30.47714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $3.73 | $46.60 | $93.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $52.62 | $105.24 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $57.62 | $115.23 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $72.43 | $144.86 |
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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