How far is Olive Branch, MS from Union, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Union, MS is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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 04h 19m.
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.
Town in Montgomery 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 Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Union.
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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
106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left
33.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
1048 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto East Jackson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Jackson Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Union.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
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 Mostly Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Union?
The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Olive Branch and 101.5 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill
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 Duck Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Union. Straight-line distance: 170.08 mi (273.72 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Union is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5715300, -89.1214500 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-89.12145, 32.57153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $33.13 | $66.25 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
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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