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

The driving distance from Raleigh, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
222.81 mi
03h 49m
Flight
203.1 mi
326.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.1 mi
Kilometers
326.85 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.81 mi
Kilometers
358.58 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, May 13, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-12T19:48
Arrive Olive Branch
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
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 Raleigh
110.8 mi
01h 54m
To Olive Branch
112 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvarena Avenue

    52 m · 7 sec · Sylvarena Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  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 Raleigh 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
131 mi · 59%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 4%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 3%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.13 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 54m from Raleigh
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 110.8 miles from Raleigh and 112 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Raleigh and 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 Raleigh and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 203.1 mi (326.85 km).

Raleigh

#1 Raleigh

Town in Mississippi

Population1,390
Coordinates32.0334900, -89.5222900
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvarena Avenue (-89.522327, 32.033516)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.76 L · about $29.77
Round trip
$59.53
15.72 gal · 59.52 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.77 $59.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.48 $66.95
Premium $4.63 $36.35 $72.71
Diesel $5.42 $42.56 $85.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Olive Branch. The current time is 19:48:53.

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.