Origin
Belmont, MS
Evening in Belmont on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
128.7 mi
207 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, MS
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Olive Branch, MS
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The drive from Belmont, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 128.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 25, US 72 West, Highway 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.4 miles from Belmont, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 128.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Belmont, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belmont, MS to Olive Branch, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 25 | — | — |
| US 72 West | — | — |
| Highway 72 | — | — |
| Goodman Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
Start on 2nd Street
Continue on State Highway 25
Take the ramp slight left toward US 72 West: Corinth
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue on Highway 72
Continue straight
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Goodman Road
Turn left onto Goodman Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 28 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Belmont, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belmont, MS
This is one driving day of about 128.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.4 mi from Belmont, MS · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from Belmont, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.44 one way
$38.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.42 | $56.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Belmont on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Olive Branch on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
77°F
Corinth, MS
64 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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