Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Evening in Olive Branch on Friday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Ripley, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Ripley, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Ripley, MS covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 78, Mississippi Highway 2, South Guyton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.7 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 63.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 78 and Mississippi Highway 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.7 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 16 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 43.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Mississippi Highway 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 305 / Cockrum Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 10 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 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
MS 305 / Cockrum Road
Turn left onto MS 305 / Cockrum Road
Navigation decision point
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.
4
45.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MS 178: Hickory Flat
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 178: Hickory Flat
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
MS 178
Turn left onto MS 178
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 43.7 mi | 46m |
| Mississippi Highway 2 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| South Guyton Boulevard | 6 mi | 9m |
| Cockrum Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| MS 178 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Palmer Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| MS 5 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 43.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Ripley, 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
44 mi
·
46 min
·
US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MS 178: Hickory Flat
6
Keep slight left at fork
300 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn left onto MS 178
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
MS 178
8
Continue on MS 178
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 178
9
Turn left onto MS 5
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MS 5
10
Turn right onto MS 2
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mississippi Highway 2
11
Continue on MS 2
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Mississippi Highway 2
12
Continue on MS 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Palmer Street
13
Turn left onto MS 15
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Guyton Boulevard
14
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
457 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Walnut Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Walnut Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Olive Branch, MS · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ripley, MS
The final approach into Ripley, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.62 one way
$19.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.43 | $22.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Ripley, MS
Evening in Ripley on Friday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
1h 21m 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 Ripley, MS covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 78, Mississippi Highway 2, South Guyton Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 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 $9.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 10 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 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Olive Branch, MS to Ripley, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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