How far is Walnut Grove, MS from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Walnut Grove, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Mississippi
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 Walnut Grove and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Olive Branch.
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Start on Chadwick Avenue
103 m · 7 sec · Chadwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North State Highway 35
31.4 mi · 47 min · North State Highway 35
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp right
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville
2730 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
1865 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
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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 Walnut Grove and Olive Branch.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Jackson Street
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Walnut Grove and 92 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 10:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Grove and Mostly Sunny near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
Greenwood
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 165.22 mi (265.9 km).
#1 Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5904200, -89.4584000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $27.17 | $54.35 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $29.75 | $59.51 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $37.40 | $74.81 |
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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