Origin
Bay Springs, MS
Morning in Bay Springs on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
237.9 mi
383 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Springs, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 237.9 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue, Highway 18, Sylvarena Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.93 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
119 miles from Bay Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 237.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 237.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 18 | — | — |
| Sylvarena Avenue | — | — |
| Mimosa Drive | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| East Jefferson Street | — | — |
| North Jackson Street | — | — |
| I 69 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 5th Avenue
502 ft
·
10 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Continue on Highway 18
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 18
4
Continue on Sylvarena Avenue
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sylvarena Avenue
5
Turn right onto Mimosa Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mimosa Drive
6
Continue on State Highway 35
24 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 35
7
Continue on North State Highway 35
47 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
North State Highway 35
8
Turn left
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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 straight
22 mi
·
33 min
12
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
13
Merge slight left
106 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 69 South: Tunica
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 269 East: Nashville
16
Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 269 East: Nashville
17
Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
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
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Goodman Road
20
Arrive at your destination
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 119 miles from Bay Springs, MS, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
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 237.9 miles and 4h 6m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119 mi from Bay Springs, MS · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119 miles from Bay Springs, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Olive Branch, MS
The final approach into Olive Branch, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Olive Branch, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.93 one way
$71.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $39.44 | $78.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.53 | $105.05 |
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: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.4 | 0 | $24.98 | $11.42 |
| Efficient EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.31 | $15.23 |
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.
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Morning in Olive Branch on Saturday
Local time
6:00 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
4h 6m 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 237.9 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue, Highway 18, Sylvarena Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119 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 $35.93 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 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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