Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Hani Salama
The drive from Marks, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, US 278, I 269 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 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
38.1 miles from Marks, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 76.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 278. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 55.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 278. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 3 / Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MS 3 / Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 269; MS 304 toward I 269 East: Nashville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
On the drive from Marks, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Lewisburg along the way.
Lewisburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 38.3 mi | 41m |
| US 278 | 21 mi | 30m |
| I 269 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| MS 305 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Goodman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marks, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
Start on 1st Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn right onto MS 3
Turn right onto US 278; MS 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
Take the exit
Turn left onto MS 305
Turn right onto Goodman Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 76.2 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 49m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marks, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Marks, MS
This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Marks, MS · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 76.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Marks, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.65 one way
$23.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| premium | $4.61 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Marks on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Olive Branch on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Collierville, TN
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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