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

The driving distance from Ridgeland, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 193 miles (310.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
193.02 mi
02h 56m
Flight
175.9 mi
283.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.9 mi
Kilometers
283.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.02 mi
Kilometers
310.63 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Ridgeland
96.4 mi
01h 28m
To Olive Branch
96.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Agency Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland 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
13 steps
4 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
Old Agency Road
176 mi · 91%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 5%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 3%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Sunnybrook Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Agency Road

Merge slight left

175 mi · 03h 08m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
175.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 28m from Ridgeland
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgeland and Mostly Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193 miles (310.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Ridgeland and 96.6 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgeland and Mostly Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 175.9 mi (283.08 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Drive (-90.132474, 32.428546)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.78 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.58
13.62 gal · 51.56 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.79 $51.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.00 $58.01
Premium $4.63 $31.50 $62.99
Diesel $5.42 $36.88 $73.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeland and Olive Branch. The current time is 02:28:48.

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.