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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Winona, MS is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.73 mi
02h 12m
Flight
102.4 mi
164.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.4 mi
Kilometers
164.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.73 mi
Kilometers
186.25 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona
Wed, May 13, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Thu, May 14, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-05-13T21:28
Arrive Winona
Wed, May 13, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Courtland
MS

Human settlement in Panola County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Olive Branch
58 mi
01h 06m
To Winona
57.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    96 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Middleton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middleton Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Applegate Street

    1872 ft · 38 sec · North Applegate Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Summit Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Vine Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Vine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
98.1 mi · 85%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 8%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 5%
Middleton Road
1 mi · 1%
Summit Street
0.43 mi
North Applegate Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

96 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Courtland
01h 06m from Olive Branch
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Winona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Olive Branch and 57.8 miles from Winona.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Olive Branch and Sunny near Winona.

Stop Ideas Near Courtland

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

83 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

100 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Winona. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.8 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Winona

City in Mississippi, United States

Population3,830
Coordinates33.4820700, -89.7281400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Winona (-89.72814, 33.48207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.38 $34.75
Premium $4.63 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $5.42 $22.09 $44.19

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Winona. The current time is 21:28:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.