How far is Olive Branch, MS from Sunflower, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Sunflower, MS is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Coahoma 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 Sunflower.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Sunflower.
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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
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Tunica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
13.9 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 49
14.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 49
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Continue on East Street
19.9 mi · 30 min · East Street
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Turn right onto East Quiver Street
1411 ft · 1 min · East Quiver Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Sunflower.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Sunflower.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Sunflower?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Olive Branch and 65.4 miles from Sunflower.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Sunflower.
Stop Ideas Near Lula
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 Lula.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Sunflower. Straight-line distance: 106.03 mi (170.64 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunflower
Sunflower is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5429000, -90.5370300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunflower (-90.53703, 33.5429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $3.65 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.14 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
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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