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Trip from Water Valley, 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

1h 33m

Distance

73.7 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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 Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Water Valley, MS

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city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Olive Branch, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Water Valley, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 7, I 22, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on MS 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.13 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

36.9 miles from Water Valley, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 73.7 miles, with most of the trip on MS 7 and I 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.6 miles on MS 7.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and I 22. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near MS 7.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Water Valley, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 1h 33m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.4 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5
11.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | MS 7

Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
3
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
46.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 22; US 78

Merge onto I 22; US 78

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
73.7 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | Goodman Road

Turn right onto Goodman Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 7 44.6 mi 58m
I 22 26 mi 27m
Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Cockrum Road 1 mi 1m
Goodman Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 7 — 44.6 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto MS 7

9.6 mi · 10 min · MS 7
3

Enter roundabout onto MS 7

171 ft · 2 sec · MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
4

Continue on MS 7

35 mi · 47 min · MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge onto I 22; US 78

26 mi · 27 min · I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

274 ft · 6 sec
9

Turn straight onto MS 305

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cockrum Road
10

Turn right onto Goodman Road

260 ft · 5 sec · Goodman Road
11

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 36.9 miles from Water Valley, MS, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 16 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.9 miles or 49m 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 20m

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 Water Valley, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Water Valley, MS

This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Water Valley, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MS 7 for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.9 mi from Water Valley, MS · 49m into the drive

city in Oxfordshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oxford, MS

37 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

University, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holly Springs, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Water Valley, 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.

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 73.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Crew + Co Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Byhalia, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.2

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16628740856

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Water Valley, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16625062170

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Water Valley, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16016513142

Visit website

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.7

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

Crew + Co Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.2

Byhalia, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16628740856

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee Oxford

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.8

Oxford, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16627070540

Visit website

SKYCHARGER Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Water Valley, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 63.2

Byhalia, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.8

Oxford, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.13 one way

$22.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.22 $24.44
premium $4.56 $13.23 $26.46
diesel $5.61 $16.27 $32.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
EV Truck/SUV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Water Valley, MS

Evening in Water Valley on Friday

Local time

8:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Evening in Olive Branch on Friday

Local time

8:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Oxford, MS

37 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

15 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 33m 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 Water Valley, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS 7, I 22, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Water Valley, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.13 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.

The drive from Water Valley, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 1h 33m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.4 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Water Valley, MS to Olive Branch, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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