The drive from Edwards, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Natchez Trace Parkway, I 20 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.8 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.69 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
111.5 miles from Edwards, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 223.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 12m highway drive covering 223.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Natchez Trace Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 175.8 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 18 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 175.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Natchez Trace Parkway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Turn right onto MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward NTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 34
Toward NTP
5
207.1 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
216.3 mi into trip|~4h 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edwards, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Ntp and 55: Madison.
Ntp
15.7 mi in|~17m
55: Madison
30.6 mi in|~40m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
175.8 mi
3h 8m
Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi
21m
I 20
14.4 mi
15m
I 269
8.7 mi
9m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
Jackson Street
0.8 mi
1m
Vicksburg Street
0.1 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 175.8 mi, about 3h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on Pine Street
43 ft·7 sec·Pine Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft·16 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 467
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vicksburg Street
4
Turn straight onto MS 467
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
5
Continue on MS 467
389 ft·6 sec·Jackson Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
7
Merge onto I 20; US 80
14 mi·15 min·I 20; US 80
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 34Toward NTP
9
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
15 mi·21 min·Natchez Trace Parkway
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward 55: Madison
11
Merge onto I 55
176 mi·3 hr 8 min·I 55
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
14
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
8.7 mi·9 min·I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
16
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
17
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
18
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 111.5 miles from Edwards, MS, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.8 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 49 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.5 miles or 2h 7m 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 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 Edwards, 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 Edwards, MS
This is one driving day of about 223.1 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Edwards, 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 175.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.5 mi from Edwards, MS
· 2h 7m into the drive
The midpoint is around 111.5 miles from Edwards, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.8 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 23.1
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 153.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.69 one way
$67.39 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.99
$73.97
premium
$4.56
$40.04
$80.09
diesel
$5.61
$49.26
$98.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.9
0
$23.43
$10.71
Efficient EV
55.8
0
$19.52
$8.92
EV Truck/SUV
89.2
1
$31.23
$14.28
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Edwards, MS
Afternoon
in Edwards on Friday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Afternoon
in Olive Branch on Friday
Local time
3:10 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
23 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 12m 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 Edwards, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Natchez Trace Parkway, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.5 miles from Edwards, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Edwards, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Ntp and 55: Madison.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
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.
