Origin
Byhalia, MS
Late night in Byhalia on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byhalia, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byhalia, MS
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Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Byhalia and Olive Branch, this 10.8-mile journey is an efficient way to navigate this corner of Mississippi. Expect to spend about 14 minutes behind the wheel, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this short distance. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the drive. This route is ideal if you prioritize speed and utility over a leisurely sightseeing pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| MS 178 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cockrum Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Red Banks Road North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Goodman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 5.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byhalia, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on MS 178
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
MS 178
2
Turn left onto Red Banks Road North
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Red Banks Road North
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
4
Merge onto US 78
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 78
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
274 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn straight onto MS 305
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cockrum Road
8
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
Goodman Road
9
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Red Banks Road North
Turn left onto Red Banks Road North
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 78
Merge onto US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Goodman Road
Turn right onto Goodman Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Olive Branch on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on US 78, MS 178, and Cockrum Road to get from point A to point B. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 78, where you will cover 5.6 miles of the total distance. Because the drive is dominated by these major thoroughfares, it feels more like a practical commute than a winding backroads excursion. Expect a steady, functional driving experience that prioritizes efficiency as you transition between these two Mississippi communities.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on US 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and MS 178. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Red Banks Road North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Red Banks Road North): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on US 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Red Banks Road North): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Branch, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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