The drive from Walnut Grove, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, MS 304, US 61 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.76 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.
Midpoint
48.9 miles from Walnut Grove, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
31.8 mi
36m
MS 304
23.2 mi
24m
US 61
17 mi
20m
Sherard Road
7.5 mi
13m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
Mississippi Highway 1
5.9 mi
8m
South State Street
3.5 mi
6m
Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 31.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on this road
35 ft·1 sec·this road
2
Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Alligator - Rena Lara Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1
5.9 mi·8 min·Mississippi Highway 1
4
Turn slight right onto MS 322
7.5 mi·13 min·Sherard Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto MS 161; MS 322
3.5 mi·6 min·South State Street
6
Turn right onto MS 6
0.6 mi·50 sec·MS 6
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
8
Merge onto US 49; US 61
32 mi·36 min·US 49; US 61
9
Continue on US 61; MS 4
17 mi·20 min·US 61; MS 4
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
11
Continue on MS 304
23 mi·24 min·MS 304
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
13
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
14
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
15
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Walnut Grove, MS, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 21 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
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 Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, MS
This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Walnut Grove, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 31.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 91.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip|~3m in|MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip|~25m in|MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
91 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
91.3 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|MS 305
Turn left onto MS 305
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.76 one way
$29.51 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.20
$32.39
premium
$4.56
$17.54
$35.07
diesel
$5.61
$21.57
$43.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hernando, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.3
0
$10.26
$4.69
Efficient EV
24.4
0
$8.55
$3.91
EV Truck/SUV
39.1
0
$13.68
$6.25
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Walnut Grove, MS
Afternoon
in Walnut Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Afternoon
in Olive Branch on Saturday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
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
2h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 16.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 97.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and MS 304. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 304. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Walnut Grove, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.
Hernando
67.5 mi in|~1h 30m
Lewisburg
91 mi in|~1h 55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Walnut Grove, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, MS 304, US 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.9 miles from Walnut Grove, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.76 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 2h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Walnut Grove, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Hernando and Lewisburg.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
