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

The driving distance from Walls, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
18.86 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.29 mi
29.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.29 mi
Kilometers
29.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.86 mi
Kilometers
30.36 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Walls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walls
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Southaven
MS

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

From Walls
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Olive Branch
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Walls and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLemore Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · McLemore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

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

    715 ft · 25 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    720 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    28 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2239 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    17.1 mi · 26 min · Goodman Road West

  8. 8

    Continue on Goodman Road

    574 ft · 20 sec · Goodman Road

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Goodman Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walls 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
17.1 mi · 91%
Goodman Road
0.98 mi · 5%
2nd Street
0.15 mi · 1%
East Railroad Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
West Railroad Avenue
0.05 mi
McLemore Drive
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Turn right onto Goodman Road West

17.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southaven
00h 16m from Walls
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walls 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 Walls to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Southaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Walls and 9.4 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southaven

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

16 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walls and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.44 km).

Walls

#1 Walls

Town in Mississippi

Population1,441
Coordinates34.9582400, -90.1525600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: McLemore Drive (-90.152591, 34.958167)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.85 $5.71
Premium $4.63 $3.10 $6.20
Diesel $5.42 $3.63 $7.26

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 Walls and Olive Branch. The current time is 03:19:08.

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.