How far is Olive Branch, MS from Taylorsville, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Taylorsville, MS is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Taylorsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Taylorsville.
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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
39.8 mi · 49 min · Highway 49 South
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Turn left
85 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pinola Drive
1421 ft · 45 sec · Pinola Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
132 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Co-Op Road Southeast
744 ft · 35 sec · Co-Op Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Laurel Drive
9.8 mi · 15 min · Laurel Drive
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Continue on North Railroad Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · North Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Welcome Street
35 m · 8 sec · Welcome Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
991 ft · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Taylorsville.
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 Taylorsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Taylorsville?
The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Olive Branch and 131.6 miles from Taylorsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.70 one way or $69.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Taylorsville.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
Greenwood
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 217.65 mi (350.27 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylorsville
Taylorsville is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8296000, -89.4281200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorsville (-89.42812, 31.8296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $53.93 | $107.86 |
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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