Origin
Oktibbeha County, MS
Evening in Oktibbeha County on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oktibbeha County, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
159.2 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oktibbeha County, MS
Eddie O.
Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oktibbeha County, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.1 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.04 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.6 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 159.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 159.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.1 miles on I 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and US Highway 45 Alternate. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 159.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...
5
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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 Oktibbeha County, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.
Tupelo
17.7 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 82.1 mi | 1h 27m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 34.6 mi | 42m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| MS 25 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| MS 12 | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 45 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cockrum Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 82.1 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oktibbeha County, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on MS 12
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 12
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto MS 25
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 25
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi
·
13 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
6
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
35 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
8
Continue on US 45; MS 6
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 78:west: Memphis
11
Merge onto I 22; US 78
82 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
274 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn straight onto MS 305
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cockrum Road
15
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
Goodman Road
16
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 79.6 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.1 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.6 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
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 Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS
This is one driving day of about 159.2 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Oktibbeha County, 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 22 for about 82.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.6 mi from Oktibbeha County, MS · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 22 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.04 one way
$48.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.57 | $57.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
| Efficient EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Evening in Olive Branch on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
20 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
3h 3m 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 Oktibbeha County, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.6 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.04 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 159.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oktibbeha County, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.
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