How far is Olive Branch, MS from Pearl River, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Pearl River, MS is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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 Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Pearl River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Pearl River.
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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
106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp right
1763 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Mars Hill Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mars Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Oswald Road
1635 ft · 1 min · North Oswald Road
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Continue on Black Jack Road
630 ft · 30 sec · Black Jack Road
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Turn right onto High School Circle
18 m · 3 sec · High School Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High School Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Pearl River.
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
106 mi · 01h 54m
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 Cloudy leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Clear near Pearl River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Pearl River?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Olive Branch and 94.2 miles from Pearl River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Mostly Clear near Pearl River.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 154.41 mi (248.5 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearl River
Pearl River is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7834700, -89.2278400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearl River (-89.22784, 32.78347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $30.72 | $61.45 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
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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