Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Afternoon in Olive Branch on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Brooksville, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
159.6 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Branch, MS
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Brooksville, MS
John Robertson
Trip Overview
The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Brooksville, MS covers 159.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 78, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.6 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.10 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
79.8 miles from Olive Branch, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 4m highway drive covering 159.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 78 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.6 miles on US 78.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and US Highway 45 Alternate. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 305 / Cockrum Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 305 / Cockrum Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MS 305 / Cockrum Road
Turn left onto MS 305 / Cockrum Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 78
Merge onto US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 45:south: Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 45:south: Tupelo
5
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
159.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 81.6 mi | 1h 27m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 53.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 45 | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Cockrum Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Deerbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old US 45 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Oliver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Brooksville, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
260 ft
·
12 sec
·
Goodman Road
2
Turn left onto MS 305
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cockrum Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto US 78
82 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 45:south: Tupelo
6
Merge onto US 45
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
54 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Old US 45
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old US 45
14
Turn right onto Deerbrook Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Deerbrook Road
15
Continue on North Oliver Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Oliver Street
16
Turn left onto East Main Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 79.8 miles from Olive Branch, MS, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooksville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch, MS
This is one driving day of about 159.6 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olive Branch, 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 US 78 for about 81.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Olive Branch, MS · 1h 26m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 78 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.6 miles.
Arriving in Brooksville, MS
The final approach into Brooksville, 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 Brooksville, 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
$24.10 one way
$48.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.65 | $57.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.24 | $70.48 |
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: 55.8 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 | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.34 | $10.21 |
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
Brooksville, MS
Afternoon in Brooksville on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
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80 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
3h 4m 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 Olive Branch, MS to Brooksville, MS covers 159.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 78, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 miles from Olive Branch, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.10 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 straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 305 / Cockrum Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Olive Branch, MS to Brooksville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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