How far is Olive Branch, MS from Walnut Grove, MS?

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Walnut Grove, MS is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.97 mi
03h 47m
Flight
165.22 mi
265.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.22 mi
Kilometers
265.9 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.97 mi
Kilometers
292.85 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 5:46 PM CST
Return by in Olive Branch
Fri, Nov 6, 9:33 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-11-06T13:59
Arrive Walnut Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 5:46 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:26 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
9:00 PM CST
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Olive Branch
91.2 mi
01h 53m
To Walnut Grove
90.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Walnut Grove.

  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

    106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    31.4 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chadwick Avenue

    103 m · 7 sec · Chadwick Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chadwick Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
108 mi · 59%
Veterans Memorial Drive
31.4 mi · 17%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 5%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 3%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 53m from Olive Branch
Leave By
9:26 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Walnut Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olive Branch to Walnut Grove?

The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Olive Branch and 90.8 miles from Walnut Grove.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 9:26 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Walnut Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grenada, 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 Grenada.

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 165.22 mi (265.9 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5904200, -89.4584000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Walnut Grove (-89.4584, 32.59042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.91
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $23.95 $47.91
Mid-grade $4.21 $27.05 $54.09
Premium $4.61 $29.62 $59.23
Diesel $5.80 $37.23 $74.46

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Walnut Grove. The current time is 13:59:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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