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

The driving distance from Sardis, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 245.4 miles (395 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
245.43 mi
03h 46m
Flight
220.24 mi
354.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.24 mi
Kilometers
354.45 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.43 mi
Kilometers
394.98 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Sardis
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis
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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Sardis
121.9 mi
01h 53m
To Olive Branch
123.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monticello Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Monticello Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Street

    148 m · 19 sec · Georgetown Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    702 ft · 24 sec · West Gallatin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Caldwell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    186.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
187 mi · 76%
I 55
32.3 mi · 13%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 4%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 3%
Monticello Road
5.01 mi · 2%
Monticello Street
1.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Grenada

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

187 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
220.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 53m from Sardis
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Sardis 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 Sardis to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 245.4 miles (395 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Sardis and 123.5 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Sardis and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 220.24 mi (354.45 km).

Sardis

#1 Sardis

Town of the United States

Population1,529
Coordinates31.8010000, -90.3242600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Monticello Road (-90.324152, 31.801185)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.78 L · about $32.80
Round trip
$65.59
17.32 gal · 65.56 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.80 $65.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.88 $73.77
Premium $4.63 $40.05 $80.11
Diesel $5.42 $46.89 $93.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis and Olive Branch. The current time is 18:13:43.

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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.