How far is Wade, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Wade, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wade and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wade and Olive Branch.
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Start on Wade-Vancleave Road
531 ft · 13 sec · Wade-Vancleave Road
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Turn left
36.8 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Wade and Olive Branch.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wade 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 Wade to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Shuqualak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Wade and 179.7 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 5:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.50 one way or $95.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wade and Mostly Sunny near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Shuqualak
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 Shuqualak.
Union Station
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wade and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 307.27 mi (494.5 km).
#1 Wade
Wade is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6424200, -88.5697400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $47.50 | $95.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $53.45 | $106.90 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $58.49 | $116.98 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $73.63 | $147.26 |
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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