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Trip from Clarksdale, MS to Olive Branch, MS

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

82 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

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Downtown Olive Branch, MS, MS

Photo: Hani Salama

Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksdale, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, MS 304, US 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.54 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

41 miles from Clarksdale, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 82 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and MS 304. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on US 49.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 304. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Clarksdale, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 1h 41m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 4th Street

Turn left onto 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
51.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
5
75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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...
4
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | MS 305

Turn left onto MS 305

Navigation decision point

4
81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | Goodman Road

Turn right onto Goodman Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Clarksdale, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.

Hernando

51.7 mi in | ~1h 3m

Lewisburg

75.2 mi in | ~1h 29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 31.8 mi 36m
MS 304 23.2 mi 24m
US 61 17 mi 20m
MS 305 6.4 mi 11m
4th Street 1.9 mi 4m
MS 6 0.6 mi <1m
Goodman Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 31.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale, MS and Olive Branch, MS.

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 50 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 4th Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · 4th Street
3

Continue on MS 6

0.6 mi · 50 sec · MS 6
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
5

Merge onto US 49; US 61

32 mi · 36 min · US 49; US 61
6

Continue on US 61; MS 4

17 mi · 20 min · US 61; MS 4
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
8

Continue on MS 304

23 mi · 24 min · MS 304
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
10

Turn left onto MS 305

6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
11

Turn right onto Goodman Road

260 ft · 5 sec · Goodman Road
12

Arrive at destination

Goodman Road

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Clarksdale, MS, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 51m 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 23m

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 Clarksdale, 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 Clarksdale, MS

This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksdale, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 31.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from Clarksdale, MS · 51m into the drive

Downtown Memphis, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Memphis, TN

41 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

Collierville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Memphis, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Clarksdale, 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

$12.54 one way

$25.07 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $13.75 $27.50
premium $4.61 $14.88 $29.77
diesel $5.64 $18.22 $36.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.48 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Clarksdale, MS

Late night in Clarksdale on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 5 mph 0% chance CDT NWS forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Late night in Olive Branch on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 5 mph 0% chance CDT NWS forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Memphis, TN

41 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clarksdale, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, MS 304, US 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from Clarksdale, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Clarksdale, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 1h 41m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clarksdale, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.

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