Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Evening in Olive Branch on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Edwards, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
224.5 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
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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Edwards, MS
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Trip Overview
This 224.5-mile drive from Olive Branch, MS, to Edwards, MS, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-55, I-20, and I-269, the route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient journey through Mississippi. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. You'll experience a straightforward drive across the Southeast region, perfect for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Consider this a practical option if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to cover this distance within a single day.
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
112.3 miles from Olive Branch, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this 224.5-mile trip. The majority of your time will be spent on major interstates, including a significant stretch of 176.5 miles on I-55. This means you'll encounter consistent speed limits and limited access, allowing for steady progress. While not a winding scenic route, the drive offers a predictable and efficient way to traverse the landscape. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing smooth, high-speed travel for the duration of the 4-hour journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 176.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 224.5 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 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 199.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 208.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South: Jackson
5
199.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
5
208.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
Take the ramp toward 20
Navigation decision point
Toward 20
5
223.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
5
224.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
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 Olive Branch, MS to Edwards, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ntp along the way.
Ntp
201.9 mi in
|
~3h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 176.5 mi | 3h 9m |
| I 20 | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| I 269 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Cockrum Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| I 220 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| MS 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 176.5 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Edwards, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
260 ft
·
12 sec
·
Goodman Road
2
Turn left onto MS 305
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cockrum Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Tunica
4
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 269; MS 304
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 55 South: Jackson
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 South: Jackson
7
Merge onto I 55
176 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
I 55
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 220 South: West Jackson
9
Continue on I 220
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 220
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
11
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
12
Merge onto US 49
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NTP
14
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Natchez Trace Parkway
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward 20
16
Merge onto I 20; US 80
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 20; US 80
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
18
Turn left onto MS 22; MS 467
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 22; MS 467
19
Continue on MS 467
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
20
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto Pine Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Street
22
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 12-minute duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip. You could comfortably depart in the morning and arrive by early afternoon. With only one recommended stop and 95% highway travel, planning for a single fuel and rest break around the halfway point makes sense. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I-55, to ensure you don't need to deviate significantly. The $34 fuel cost estimate suggests filling up before you leave Olive Branch or at a major service area along I-55 will be cost-effective.
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 112.3 miles from Olive Branch, MS, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.5 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.3 miles or 2h 6m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwards, 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.
+
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 Olive Branch, MS
This is one driving day of about 224.5 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 I 55 for about 176.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.3 mi from Olive Branch, MS · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.3 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 I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.5 miles.
Arriving in Edwards, MS
The final approach into Edwards, 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 Edwards, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.90 one way
$67.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.30 | $80.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.57 | $10.78 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.64 | $8.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.43 | $14.37 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Edwards, MS
Evening in Edwards on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Winona, MS
112 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
24 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
4h 12m 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 Olive Branch, MS to Edwards, MS covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 20, 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 112.3 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 $33.90 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 224.5 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 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 199.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 208.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Olive Branch, MS to Edwards, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ntp along the way.
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