How far is Olive Branch, MS from Tylertown, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Tylertown, MS is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.93 mi
05h 39m
Flight
266.33 mi
428.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.33 mi
Kilometers
428.62 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.93 mi
Kilometers
487.52 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tylertown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-18T05:52
Arrive Tylertown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Goodman
MS

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Olive Branch
151.7 mi
02h 49m
To Tylertown
151.2 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Tylertown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Tylertown.

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cockrum Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Tunica

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    943 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    3228 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    100 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Presley Boulevard

    18.3 mi · 22 min · East Presley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beulah Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Tylertown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
263 mi · 87%
East Presley Boulevard
18.3 mi · 6%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 3%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 2%
North Broadway Street
1.47 mi
Smithdale Road
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
266.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
02h 49m from Olive Branch
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olive Branch and Partly Sunny near Tylertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Tylertown?

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Olive Branch and 151.2 miles from Tylertown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.48 one way or $80.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Olive Branch and Partly Sunny near Tylertown.

Stop Ideas Near Goodman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goodman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodman.

RAIL

Yazoo City

49 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Greenwood

66 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Tylertown. Straight-line distance: 266.33 mi (428.62 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Tylertown

#2 Tylertown

City in Walthall County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,419
Coordinates31.1160100, -90.1420300
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Tylertown (-90.14203, 31.11601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.46 L · about $40.48
Round trip
$80.97
21.38 gal · 80.92 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.48 $80.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.53 $91.06
Premium $4.63 $49.44 $98.88
Diesel $5.42 $57.89 $115.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Tylertown. The current time is 05:52:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.