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

The driving distance from Winona, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
115.13 mi
01h 49m
Flight
102.4 mi
164.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.4 mi
Kilometers
164.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.13 mi
Kilometers
185.28 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Wed, May 13, 10:21 PM CDT
Return by in Winona
Thu, May 14, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-05-13T20:31
Arrive Olive Branch
Wed, May 13, 10:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona
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
Courtland
MS

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

From Winona
57.6 mi
00h 54m
To Olive Branch
57.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Vine Street

    24 m · 9 sec · South Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Summit Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Applegate Street

    1872 ft · 39 sec · North Applegate Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middleton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middleton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2915 ft · 55 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    96 mi · 1 hr 43 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 Winona 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
96.9 mi · 84%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 8%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 6%
Middleton Road
1 mi · 1%
Summit Street
0.43 mi
North Applegate Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Merge slight left

96 mi · 01h 43m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Courtland
00h 54m from Winona
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winona and Clear near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winona to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Winona and 57.5 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winona and Clear near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Courtland

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

83 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

100 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.8 km).

Winona

#1 Winona

City in Mississippi, United States

Population3,830
Coordinates33.4820700, -89.7281400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Vine Street (-89.72836, 33.482082)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.63 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.42 $21.98 $43.97

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona and Olive Branch. The current time is 20:31:16.

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.