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

The driving distance from Shaw, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.9 mi
02h 15m
Flight
108.33 mi
174.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.33 mi
Kilometers
174.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.9 mi
Kilometers
210.66 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Mon, May 4, 2:57 PM CDT
Return by in Shaw
Mon, May 4, 5:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shaw
2026-05-04T12:42
Arrive Olive Branch
Mon, May 4, 2:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shaw
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
Lula
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Shaw
65.4 mi
01h 07m
To Olive Branch
65.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Oak Street

    118 m · 19 sec · White Oak Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Peeler Avenue

    2647 ft · 53 sec · East Peeler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Highway 61

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · South Highway 61

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shaw and Olive Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 61
99.8 mi · 76%
MS 304 East
23.5 mi · 18%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 5%
East Peeler Avenue
0.5 mi
White Oak Street
0.07 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

South Highway 61

Turn left onto South Highway 61

54.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lula
01h 07m from Shaw
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shaw 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 Shaw to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Lula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Shaw and 65.5 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lula

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

85 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

108 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shaw and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 108.33 mi (174.34 km).

Shaw

#1 Shaw

Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States

Population1,655
Coordinates33.6021100, -90.7745800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: White Oak Street (-90.774447, 33.602055)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.68 $39.35
Premium $4.63 $21.37 $42.74
Diesel $5.42 $25.02 $50.03

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Shaw and Olive Branch. The current time is 12:42:10.

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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.