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Ruleville, MS
Morning in Ruleville on Friday
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7:47 AM
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Current temp
56°F
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Trip from Ruleville, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
117.8 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruleville, MS
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Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ruleville, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 117.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, US 49, MS 304 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.79 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
58.9 miles from Ruleville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 117.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 117.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on US 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 49W / North Oak Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ruleville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 2h 31m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 49W / North Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (US 49E): Navigation decision point; at 87.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 49W / North Oak Avenue
Turn left onto US 49W / North Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 49E
At end of road, turn left onto US 49E
Navigation decision point
5
87.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
5
111 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewi...
4
111.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
MS 305
Turn left onto MS 305
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ruleville, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.
Hernando
87.5 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Lewisburg
111 mi in
|
~2h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 33.2 mi | 38m |
| US 49 | 32.4 mi | 42m |
| MS 304 | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Highway 49 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| North Oak Avenue | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| MS 305 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| West Floyce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 49E | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 33.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruleville, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on West Floyce Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Floyce Street
2
Turn left onto US 49W
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
North Oak Avenue
3
Continue on US 49W
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 49
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 49E
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 49E
5
Continue on US 49; MS 3
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 49; MS 3
6
Take the ramp onto US 49
19 mi
·
23 min
·
US 49
7
Continue on US 61
33 mi
·
38 min
·
US 61
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
9
Continue on MS 304
23 mi
·
24 min
·
MS 304
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
11
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 305
12
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
Goodman Road
13
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.9 miles from Ruleville, MS, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 3m
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 Ruleville, 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 Ruleville, MS
This is one driving day of about 117.8 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Ruleville, 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 61 for about 33.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.9 mi from Ruleville, MS · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Ruleville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$17.79 one way
$35.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.14 | $42.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.31 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Morning in Olive Branch on Friday
Local time
7:47 AM
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
22 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
2h 31m 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 Ruleville, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 117.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, US 49, MS 304. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.9 miles from Ruleville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.79 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ruleville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 2h 31m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 49W / North Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (US 49E): Navigation decision point; at 87.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ruleville, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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