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

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
56.38 mi
00h 59m
Flight
44.75 mi
72.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.38 mi
Kilometers
90.73 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 29, 1:19 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-29T12:20
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 29, 1:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Holly Springs
MS

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
28.3 mi
00h 29m
To Olive Branch
28 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    45 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Square

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 27 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue

    875 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    833 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.9 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cockrum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Avenue
55.4 mi · 98%
Cockrum Road
1.01 mi · 2%
South Lamar Boulevard
0.13 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Courthouse Square
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

University Avenue

Merge slight left

27.9 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 29m from Oxford
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Oxford and 28 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olive Branch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-89.519185, 34.366491)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.63 $9.20 $18.41
Diesel $5.42 $10.78 $21.55

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Olive Branch. The current time is 12:20:51.

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.