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

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.31 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.53 mi
16.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.53 mi
Kilometers
16.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.31 mi
Kilometers
21.42 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 7:05 PM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 7:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Horn Lake
MS

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
6.3 mi
00h 13m
To Olive Branch
7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    653 ft · 31 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1097 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1307 ft · 39 sec · Millbranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stateline Road West

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Stateline Road West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1961 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Goodman Road West

  9. 9

    Continue on Goodman Road

    574 ft · 20 sec · Goodman Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Southaven and Olive Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
8.8 mi · 66%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 17%
Goodman Road
0.98 mi · 7%
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi · 2%
Five Oaks Drive West
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

8.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horn Lake
00h 13m from Southaven
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Horn Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Southaven and 7 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Horn Lake

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

20 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.95 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.63 $2.17 $4.35
Diesel $5.42 $2.55 $5.09

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Olive Branch. The current time is 18:38:36.

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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.