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

The driving distance from Pelahatchie, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
212.55 mi
03h 21m
Flight
183.02 mi
294.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.02 mi
Kilometers
294.55 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.55 mi
Kilometers
342.06 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelahatchie
2026-04-19T04:17
Arrive Olive Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelahatchie
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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Pelahatchie
113.5 mi
01h 40m
To Olive Branch
99 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Go Forth Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Go Forth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1960 ft · 40 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
187 mi · 88%
2nd Street
22.2 mi · 10%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 4%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 3%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 22m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
183.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 40m from Pelahatchie
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pelahatchie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Pelahatchie and 99 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pelahatchie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelahatchie and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 183.02 mi (294.55 km).

Pelahatchie

#1 Pelahatchie

Town of the United States

Population1,388
Coordinates32.3129200, -89.7984100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Go Forth Street (-89.798252, 32.312948)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.39 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.81
15 gal · 56.78 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.40 $56.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.94 $63.89
Premium $4.63 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.42 $40.61 $81.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelahatchie and Olive Branch. The current time is 04:17:02.

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.