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

The driving distance from Tchula, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.7 mi
02h 30m
Flight
124.95 mi
201.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.95 mi
Kilometers
201.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.7 mi
Kilometers
236.09 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Tchula
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tchula
2026-04-22T18:13
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tchula
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
Oakland
MS

Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi

From Tchula
81.3 mi
01h 15m
To Olive Branch
65.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Tchula and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    562 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    118 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    85 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Depot Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2396 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    124.6 mi · 2 hr 13 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 Tchula 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Depot Street
134 mi · 92%
Martin Luther King Drive
11.3 mi · 8%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 6%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 5%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Main Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Depot Street

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 13m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 15m from Tchula
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tchula 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 Tchula to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Tchula and 65.4 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tchula and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

64 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tchula and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 124.95 mi (201.09 km).

Tchula

#1 Tchula

Town of the United States

Population1,905
Coordinates33.1829000, -90.2228600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-90.222861, 33.182789)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $19.62
Round trip
$39.23
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.62 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.63 $23.96 $47.92
Diesel $5.42 $28.05 $56.10

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 Tchula and Olive Branch. The current time is 18:13:20.

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.