How far is Olive Branch, MS from Pelahatchie, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Pelahatchie, MS is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Pelahatchie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Pelahatchie.
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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 left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1529 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1997 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Go Forth Street
39 m · 6 sec · Go Forth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Go Forth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Pelahatchie.
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
186 mi · 03h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Pelahatchie?
The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Olive Branch and 113.6 miles from Pelahatchie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.41 one way or $60.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Olive Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Pelahatchie. Straight-line distance: 183.02 mi (294.55 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pelahatchie
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.3129200, -89.7984100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelahatchie (-89.79841, 32.31292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
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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