How far is Port Gibson, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Port Gibson, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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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 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Gibson and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Gibson and Olive Branch.
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Start on Fair Street
667 ft · 35 sec · Fair Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
30.6 mi · 35 min · Church Street
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Keep slight right
29 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NTP
1601 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi · 22 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 55: Madison
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
175.8 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville
2730 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
1865 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
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Turn right onto Goodman Road
79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Gibson and Olive Branch.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
55
Merge slight left
176 mi · 03h 09m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Port Gibson and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Gibson to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Port Gibson and 122.2 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Port Gibson and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Gibson and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 217.75 mi (350.43 km).
#1 Port Gibson
City in Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 31.9609900, -90.9839900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $34.20 | $68.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.76 | $83.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.90 | $97.79 |
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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