Road Trips from Olive Branch, MS
Planning a weekend drive from Olive Branch? You've got options ranging from short, 3 to 4-hour trips perfect for a day out, to longer hauls that could fill a weekend. The terrain is mostly flat across the board, making for straightforward driving. Many routes offer access to national monuments, so if history and significant sites are on your radar, these drives deliver.
Total Routes
20
Shortest
3.5h
With Parks Nearby
20
Full-day getaway
Walnut Grove, MS
3h 47m182 mi one way
This 3.8-hour drive is one of the shorter options, making it a solid day trip. It’s a 182-mile route that scores an 8 for its drive quality. You'll encounter mostly flat terrain and have access to the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
Richton, MS
3h 28m184.5 mi one way
At 184.5 miles and 3.5 hours, this route offers a similar distance and time commitment to Walnut Grove, but includes access to two national monuments: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. The drive score is 8.
Weekend trip
18 total in this range
Conehatta, MS
4h 29m203.1 mi one way
This 4.5-hour trip covers 203.1 miles with a high drive score of 9. It’s a bit longer than some other day-trip options but still manageable. You'll experience mostly flat terrain and can visit the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
Pearlington, MS
7h 9m371.8 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer drive, this 7.2-hour, 371.8-mile trip is for you. It boasts a drive score of 9 and passes by both the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. The terrain is mostly flat.
Picayune, MS
6h 38m350.5 mi one way
This 6.6-hour drive is 350.5 miles long with a strong drive score of 9. It's a significant trip, suitable for a weekend away. You'll drive through mostly flat terrain and have opportunities to visit the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
Waveland, MS
7h 16m369.3 mi one way
Clocking in at 7.3 hours and 369.3 miles, this is one of the longer journeys available, scoring an 8 for the drive. It includes access to two key national monuments: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, all on mostly flat terrain.
Edwards, MS
4h 12m224.5 mi one way
This 4.2-hour drive covers 224.5 miles and has a drive score of 8. It's a good option for a day trip or the start of a longer excursion. The route features mostly flat terrain and provides access to the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
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Walnut Grove, MS
3h 47m182 mi one way
Conehatta, MS
4h 29m203.1 mi one way
Pearlington, MS
7h 9m371.8 mi one way
Picayune, MS
6h 38m350.5 mi one way
Picayune, MS
6h 38m350.5 mi one way
Waveland, MS
7h 16m369.3 mi one way
Natchez, MS
5h 51m310.9 mi one way
D'Iberville, MS
7h363.4 mi one way
Pearlington, MS
7h 9m371.8 mi one way
Picayune, MS
6h 38m350.5 mi one way
Waveland, MS
7h 16m369.3 mi one way
Edwards, MS
4h 12m224.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Flat terrain and access to national monuments make spring a good time for any of these drives, especially for enjoying outdoor historical sites.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain and highway profiles are conducive to summer travel, with opportunities to visit national monuments.
Fall
Enjoy the straightforward, mostly flat drives to historical monuments during the fall season.
Winter
These drives, characterized by flat terrain and highway routes, are accessible year-round, including visits to national parks.
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