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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Old Town Crossing
12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road
156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road
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Continue on Old Agency Road
133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 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 Ridgeland 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 175.9 mi (283.08 km).
#1 Ridgeland
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,938 |
| Coordinates | 32.4284800, -90.1323100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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