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Trip from Grenada, 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

1h 47m

Distance

93.6 mi

151 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Grenada County, Mississippi, United States

Grenada, MS

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city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Olive Branch, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grenada, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 269, MS 305 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.5 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.14 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

46.8 miles from Grenada, MS

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 51.5 mi 55m
I 269 8.7 mi 9m
MS 305 6.4 mi 11m
Sunset Drive 2.2 mi 3m
Goodman Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 51.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic

2.2 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive
2

Take the ramp

24 mi · 25 min
3

Continue on I 55

51 mi · 55 min · I 55
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
6

Merge onto I 269; MS 304

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
8

Turn left onto MS 305

6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
9

Turn right onto Goodman Road

260 ft · 5 sec · Goodman Road
10

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 46.8 miles from Grenada, MS, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 21 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 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 Grenada, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Grenada, MS

This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Grenada, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 51.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Senatobia, MS

47 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.

Popular next leg

Senatobia, MS to Olive Branch, MS

33.8 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Charleston, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Como, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Grenada, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Delta Bean Coffee Shop

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Grenada, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16623077323

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Senatobia, Mississippi

1 mi

SnoCreation Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sardis, Mississippi

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Donut Place #2

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grenada, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16018121486

Quarter Boyz mc clubhouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grenada, Mississippi

0.6 mi

Happy Eats & Acai Bar, Grenada

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grenada, Mississippi

1.2 mi

The Delta Bean Coffee Shop

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16623077323

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 60.2

Senatobia, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623018538

Visit website

SnoCreation Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.8

Sardis, Mississippi

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+16622679709

Taco Bell

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 40.1

Batesville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+16625638941

Visit website

Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Senatobia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.2

Senatobia, MS

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16623011478

Visit website

Hernando's Underground Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 73.5

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16622983348

Visit website

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.6

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

Donut Place #2

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16018121486

Quarter Boyz mc clubhouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Grenada, Mississippi

+16626883951

Lift Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Grenada, Mississippi

Sipp on Sunset

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Happy Eats & Acai Bar, Grenada

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16625616063

HoneyBee Coffee Cupboard - Grenada

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Grenada, MS

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+16622277120

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 73.5

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 77.3 and 87.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South: Tunica

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 69 South: Tunica
5
77.6 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 269 East: Nashville
4
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 269; MS 304

Merge onto I 269; MS 304 toward I 269 East: Nashville

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | MS 305

Turn left onto MS 305

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.14 one way

$28.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.52 $31.04
premium $4.56 $16.80 $33.60
diesel $5.61 $20.67 $41.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.19 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.10 $5.99

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Grenada, MS

Afternoon in Grenada on Saturday

Local time

2:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Afternoon in Olive Branch on Saturday

Local time

2:58 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

16 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

1h 47m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

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 22.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

93.6 mi in 1h 47m, mostly highway — 51.5 mi of that is on I 55.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 269. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 77.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grenada, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 1h 47m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 77.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.1 miles (I 269; MS 304): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Grenada, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Lewisburg along the way.

Lewisburg

86.8 mi in | ~1h 35m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 93.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 77.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.1 miles (I 269; MS 304): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Branch, MS before heading back.

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.

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