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

The driving distance from Summit, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.89 mi
04h 12m
Flight
256.79 mi
413.27 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.79 mi
Kilometers
413.27 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.89 mi
Kilometers
447.22 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit
2026-04-23T07:29
Arrive Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summit
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Summit
138.8 mi
02h 06m
To Olive Branch
139.1 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Robb Street

    12 m · 7 sec · Robb Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Laurel Street

    1499 ft · 33 sec · South Laurel Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    2241 ft · 38 sec · Lawrence Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    186.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

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

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summit 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
187 mi · 67%
Lawrence Street
73.6 mi · 26%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 3%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 2%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
South Laurel Street
0.28 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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
256.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 06m from Summit
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Summit 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 Summit to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Summit and 139.1 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 256.79 mi (413.27 km).

Summit

#1 Summit

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

Population1,549
Coordinates31.2837900, -90.4684300
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Robb Street (-90.468429, 31.283798)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.12 L · about $37.15
Round trip
$74.30
19.62 gal · 74.24 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.15 $74.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.78 $83.56
Premium $4.63 $45.37 $90.74
Diesel $5.42 $53.12 $106.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Summit and Olive Branch. The current time is 07:29:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.