How far is Olive Branch, MS from Rawls Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Rawls Springs, MS is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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 05h 25m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Rawls Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Rawls Springs.
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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
79.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Turn right onto Rawls Springs Road
1021 ft · 31 sec · Rawls Springs Road
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Turn right onto Archie Smith Road
20 m · 2 sec · Archie Smith Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Archie Smith Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Rawls Springs.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Rawls Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Rawls Springs?
The road trip is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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 142.5 miles from Olive Branch and 142.1 miles from Rawls Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.46 one way or $74.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Rawls Springs.
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 Rawls Springs. Straight-line distance: 248.84 mi (400.47 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rawls Springs
Rawls Springs is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3807300, -89.3714500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rawls Springs (-89.37145, 31.38073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $37.46 | $74.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $46.31 | $92.63 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
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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