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Trip from Tylertown, MS to Olive Branch, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 38m

Distance

302.1 mi

486 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 25m ★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Tylertown, MS, MS

Tylertown, MS

Martin Ferreira

city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Olive Branch, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tylertown, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 302.1 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, US 98, I 269 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 261.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

151.1 miles from Tylertown, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 261.7 mi 4h 42m
US 98 18.3 mi 22m
I 269 8.7 mi 9m
MS 305 6.4 mi 11m
Beulah Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
South Broadway Street 1.4 mi 2m
Smithdale Road 0.5 mi 1m
Jackson Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 261.7 mi, about 4h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tylertown, MS and Olive Branch, MS.

1

Start on MS 48; MS 198

2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 98

18 mi · 22 min · US 98
3

Turn sharp right onto US 51

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
4

Turn left onto US 51

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
5

Continue on US 51

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
6

Continue on US 51

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
7

Continue on US 51

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Northwest Street
8

Turn left onto MS 570

0.5 mi · 1 min · Smithdale Road
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
10

Merge onto I 55; US 98

73 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 55; US 98
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 55
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

187 mi · 3 hr 22 min · I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
15

Merge onto I 269; MS 304

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
17

Turn left onto MS 305

6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
18

Turn right onto Goodman Road

260 ft · 5 sec · Goodman Road
19

Arrive at destination

Goodman Road

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 151.1 miles from Tylertown, MS, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.7 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 66 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 151.1 miles or 2h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 33m

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 Tylertown, 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 Tylertown, MS

This is one driving day of about 302.1 miles and 5h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Tylertown, 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 261.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Madison County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, MS

151 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.

Popular next leg

Madison, MS to Olive Branch, MS

190.2 mi · 3h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madison, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.1 miles from Tylertown, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 261.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

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SnoCreation Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sardis, Mississippi

2.5 mi

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.1

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

SnoCreation Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 259

Sardis, Mississippi

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+16622679709

Hernando's Underground Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 280.6

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16622983348

Visit website

Northshore Specialty Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16014149847

Visit website

Swinging Bridge Restaurant

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.3

Byram, Mississippi

+16012552260

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

Visit website

Star donuts and coffee Winona

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.2

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16622296266

The Delta Bean Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.2

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 280.6

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 194.2

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16014324500

Visit website

LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16019873923

Visit website

Mississippi Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16019815469

Visit website

DEFY Jackson

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17692083008

Visit website

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16015766000

Visit website

LeFleur's Bluff Playground

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 107.9

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16015766000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 22 and 295.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
22 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 51 / West Georgia Avenue

Turn left onto US 51 / West Georgia Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
24 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
99 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Grenada, Memphis
5
286.1 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
295.3 mi into trip | ~5h 25m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.62 one way

$91.25 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $50.08 $100.17
premium $4.56 $54.22 $108.45
diesel $5.61 $66.70 $133.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.6 1 $31.72 $14.50
Efficient EV 75.5 0 $26.43 $12.08
EV Truck/SUV 120.8 1 $42.29 $19.33

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Tylertown, MS

Afternoon in Tylertown on Saturday

Local time

2:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Afternoon in Olive Branch on Saturday

Local time

2:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Madison, MS

151 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

7 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

5h 38m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 104.2
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 229.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

302.1 mi in 5h 38m, mostly highway — 261.7 mi of that is on I 55.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.7 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 98. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22 miles in near US 51 / West Georgia Avenue.

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 302.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 22 miles (US 51 / West Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles: Navigation decision point; at 99 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tylertown, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.

Grenada

99 mi in | ~1h 52m | via I 55

Memphis

99 mi in | ~1h 52m | via I 55

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 302.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 261.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Olive Branch, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 22 miles (US 51 / West Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles: Navigation decision point; at 99 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Olive Branch, MS before the return drive.

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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