The drive from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 236.3 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, North State Highway 35, State Highway 35 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.5 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.1 miles from Bay Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 236.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 236.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and North State Highway 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.5 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North State Highway 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 18 / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 18 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 88.9 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 220 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 18 / 5th Avenue
Turn right onto MS 18 / 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
88.9 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
220 mi into trip|~4h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Tunica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
5
220.3 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
229.5 mi into trip|~4h 55m in
Take the exit toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewi...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
106.5 mi
1h 54m
North State Highway 35
47 mi
1h 9m
State Highway 35
23.9 mi
35m
MS 35
22.4 mi
33m
Highway 18
11.4 mi
16m
I 269
8.7 mi
9m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
Sylvarena Avenue
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 106.5 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Springs, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
272 ft·14 sec·North 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto MS 18
500 ft·10 sec·5th Avenue
3
Continue on MS 18
11 mi·16 min·Highway 18
4
Continue on MS 18
3.8 mi·5 min·Sylvarena Avenue
5
Turn right onto MS 35
1.3 mi·2 min·Mimosa Drive
6
Continue on MS 35
24 mi·35 min·State Highway 35
7
Continue on MS 35
47 mi·1 hr 9 min·North State Highway 35
8
Turn left onto MS 731
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 731
9
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Jefferson Street
10
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Jackson Street
11
Continue on MS 35
22 mi·33 min·MS 35
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
13
Merge onto I 55
106 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 55
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
16
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
8.7 mi·9 min·I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
18
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
19
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
20
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.1 miles from Bay Springs, MS, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bay Springs, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bay Springs, MS
This is one driving day of about 236.3 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Bay Springs, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 106.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.1 mi from Bay Springs, MS
· 2h 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 163
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.69 one way
$71.37 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$39.18
$78.35
premium
$4.56
$42.41
$84.83
diesel
$5.61
$52.17
$104.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: sparse
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hernando, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.9
0
$24.81
$11.34
Efficient EV
59.1
0
$20.68
$9.45
EV Truck/SUV
94.5
1
$33.08
$15.12
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bay Springs, MS
Morning
in Bay Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Morning
in Olive Branch on Saturday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 236.3 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, North State Highway 35, State Highway 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 miles from Bay Springs, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 18 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 88.9 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 220 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
