The drive from Lynchburg, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 214 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, MS 22, I 269 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 161.8 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.32 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
107 miles from Lynchburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 214 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 28m highway drive covering 214 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 161.8 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 19 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 161.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 22. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near MS 22.
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 214 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 4 miles (MS 22): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (MS 22 / West Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip|~15m in|MS 22
At end of road, turn left onto MS 22
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip|~41m in|MS 22 / West Madison Street
Turn right onto MS 22 / West Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.7 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
198 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
207.2 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
161.8 mi
2h 53m
MS 22
15.4 mi
27m
I 269
8.7 mi
9m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
East Main Street
3.5 mi
6m
Martin Road
3.1 mi
11m
Canton-Flora Road
1 mi
1m
John Warren Road
0.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 161.8 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on Martin Road
3.1 mi·11 min·Martin Road
2
Turn right onto John Warren Road
0.9 mi·3 min·John Warren Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto MS 22
15 mi·25 min·MS 22
4
Turn left onto MS 22
0.2 mi·26 sec·South 4th Street
5
Turn right onto MS 22
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Madison Street
6
Continue on MS 22
0.4 mi·44 sec·East Main Street
7
Continue on MS 22
1.0 mi·1 min·Canton-Flora Road
8
Continue on MS 22
3.1 mi·5 min·East Main Street
9
Keep slight left at fork
11 mi·19 min
10
Continue on MS 22
0.7 mi·1 min·MS 22
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
12
Merge onto I 55
162 mi·2 hr 53 min·I 55
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
15
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
8.7 mi·9 min·I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
17
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
18
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
19
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 107 miles from Lynchburg, MS, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.8 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 47 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 2h 27m 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 41m
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 Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 214 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Lynchburg, 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 161.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107 mi from Lynchburg, MS
· 2h 27m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 14.8
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 140.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.32 one way
$64.64 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$35.48
$70.96
premium
$4.56
$38.41
$76.82
diesel
$5.61
$47.25
$94.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.2
0
$22.47
$10.27
Efficient EV
53.5
0
$18.72
$8.56
EV Truck/SUV
85.6
1
$29.96
$13.70
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 16, 2026
Origin
Lynchburg, MS
Morning
in Lynchburg on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Morning
in Olive Branch on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
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
4 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
4h 28m 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 Lynchburg, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 214 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 22, I 269. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 miles from Lynchburg, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.32 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 214 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 4 miles (MS 22): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (MS 22 / West Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lynchburg, MS to Olive Branch, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
