How far is Sharon, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Sharon, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharon and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and Olive Branch.
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Start on Sharon Moss Road
41 m · 6 sec · Sharon Moss Road
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Turn right onto Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
1987 ft · 45 sec · Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Sharon-Sandersville Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Sharon-Sandersville Road
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Take the ramp left
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
43.3 mi · 46 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cockrum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road
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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 Sharon and Olive Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 78
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sharon and Partly Sunny near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sharon to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from Sharon and 140.7 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.79 one way or $73.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sharon and Partly Sunny near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Artesia
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 Artesia.
Tuscaloosa
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 223.19 mi (359.19 km).
#1 Sharon
Sharon is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7896000, -89.0986700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.49 | $90.97 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
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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