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Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

158.5 mi

255 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
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.

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city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Olive Branch, MS

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Downtown Oktibbeha County, MS, MS

Oktibbeha County, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS covers 158.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m 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, MS 25 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 $23.94 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

79.3 miles from Olive Branch, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 158.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 158.5 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 18 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. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 78.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 158.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 78

Merge onto US 78

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
140.6 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
5
156.2 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
5
156.7 mi into trip | ~3h in

Keep slight right at fork toward MS 12 West: Ackerman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MS 12 West: Ackerman

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 78 81.6 mi 1h 27m
US Highway 45 Alternate 35.7 mi 43m
MS 25 15.7 mi 18m
US 45 14.1 mi 17m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
MS 12 1.7 mi 2m
Cockrum Road 1.2 mi 2m
Goodman Road <0.1 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 Oktibbeha County, 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

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
14

Take the exit onto MS 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
16

Keep slight right at fork

487 ft · 9 sec
Toward MS 12 West: Ackerman
17

Turn straight onto MS 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · MS 12
18

Arrive at destination

MS 12

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 79.3 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 35 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.3 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oktibbeha County, 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 158.5 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 79.3 mi from Olive Branch, MS · 1h 26m into the drive

Downtown Tupelo, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tupelo, MS

79 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

New Albany, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tupelo, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.3 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 78 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.6 miles.

Arriving in Oktibbeha County, MS

The final approach into Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 82
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 87.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.94 one way

$47.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $26.28 $52.55
premium $4.56 $28.45 $56.90
diesel $5.61 $34.99 $69.99

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: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.6 0 $16.64 $7.61
Efficient EV 39.6 0 $13.87 $6.34
EV Truck/SUV 63.4 0 $22.19 $10.14

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Olive Branch, MS

Afternoon in Olive Branch on Thursday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oktibbeha County, MS

Afternoon in Oktibbeha County on Thursday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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 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 2m 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 Oktibbeha County, MS covers 158.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m 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, MS 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.3 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 $23.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 158.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Olive Branch, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield.

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