The drive from Drew, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 111.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, US 49, MS 304 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on US 61.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.84 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.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Drew, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 111.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 111.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on US 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 49W / East Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Drew, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 2h 22m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 49W / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (US 49E): Navigation decision point; at 81.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 49W / East Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 49W / East Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip|~23m in|US 49E
At end of road, turn left onto US 49E
Navigation decision point
5
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
104.7 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
105.1 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|MS 305
Turn left onto MS 305
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Drew, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.
Hernando
81.2 mi in|~1h 44m
Lewisburg
104.7 mi in|~2h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 61
33.2 mi
38m
US 49
32.4 mi
42m
MS 304
23.2 mi
24m
Highway 49
14.6 mi
21m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
East Street
0.8 mi
1m
East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
US 49E
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 33.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drew, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Shaw Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 49W
0.8 mi·1 min·East Street
3
Continue on US 49W
15 mi·21 min·Highway 49
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 49E
0.1 mi·11 sec·US 49E
5
Continue on US 49; MS 3
13 mi·19 min·US 49; MS 3
6
Take the ramp onto US 49
19 mi·23 min·US 49
7
Continue on US 61
33 mi·38 min·US 61
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
9
Continue on MS 304
23 mi·24 min·MS 304
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
11
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
12
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
13
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 55.8 miles from Drew, MS, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
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 Drew, 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 Drew, MS
This is one driving day of about 111.5 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Drew, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 33.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Drew, MS
· 1h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Drew, 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 15.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.84 one way
$33.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.49
$36.97
premium
$4.56
$20.01
$40.03
diesel
$5.61
$24.62
$49.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.4
0
$11.71
$5.35
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.76
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.61
$7.14
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Drew, MS
Afternoon
in Drew on Friday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Afternoon
in Olive Branch on Friday
Local time
2:49 PM
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
7 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
2h 22m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Drew, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 111.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, US 49, MS 304. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from Drew, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.84 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 Drew, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 2h 22m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 49W / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (US 49E): Navigation decision point; at 81.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Drew, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
