This 318.9-mile drive from Centreville, MS to Olive Branch, MS is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like North Laurel Street, East Howard Street, and West Main Street, with no significant highway time. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $49. Given its manageable length and turn-heavy nature, it's a straightforward trip that allows for flexibility. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.
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
158.9 miles from Centreville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
244.9 mi
4h 24m
West Main Street
20.6 mi
31m
US 98
19.7 mi
21m
MS 48
15 mi
26m
I 269
8.7 mi
9m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
East Howard Street
1.4 mi
3m
North Laurel Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 244.9 mi, about 4h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centreville, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi·57 sec·West Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Laurel Street
358 ft·10 sec·North Laurel Street
3
Turn right onto East Howard Street
1.4 mi·3 min·East Howard Street
4
Continue on MS 48
15 mi·26 min·MS 48
5
At end of road, turn right onto MS 24; MS 48; MS 569
20 mi·30 min·West Main Street
6
Take the exit onto US 98
20 mi·21 min·US 98
7
Continue on I 55
56 mi·59 min·I 55
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi·2 min·I 55
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
187 mi·3 hr 22 min·I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
12
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
8.7 mi·9 min·I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
14
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
15
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
16
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
With a duration of under 5 hours, this 318.9-mile trip is easily completed in one day, and you have the flexibility to depart whenever is most convenient. Plan for at least one stop to break up the driving and stay refreshed. Since this route involves numerous turns and local roads, pay close attention to your navigation. The estimated fuel cost of $49 is a good baseline, but always check current prices. A practical tip for this drive is to ensure your GPS is fully updated, as navigating a series of local streets can be more complex than following major highways.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.9 miles from Centreville, MS, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.9 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 70 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.9 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
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 Centreville, 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 Centreville, MS
This is one driving day of about 317.9 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Centreville, 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 244.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 311.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|North Laurel Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Laurel Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip|~30m in|MS 24; MS 48; MS 569 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto MS 24; MS 48; MS 569 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
114.7 mi into trip|~2h 24m 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
301.9 mi into trip|~5h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
311.1 mi into trip|~5h 58m 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
$48.01 one way
$96.02 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$52.70
$105.41
premium
$4.56
$57.06
$114.12
diesel
$5.61
$70.19
$140.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.4
1
$33.38
$15.26
Efficient EV
79.5
0
$27.82
$12.72
EV Truck/SUV
127.2
1
$44.51
$20.35
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Centreville, MS
Evening
in Centreville on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Evening
in Olive Branch on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Madison, MS
159 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
6 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
6h 10m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 120.6
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 241.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a journey characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. This means you'll be engaging with the local road network consistently throughout the nearly 5-hour drive. The character of the drive will be one of continuous navigation through communities rather than high-speed transit.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 244.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and West Main Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Laurel Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 317.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (North Laurel Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MS 24; MS 48; MS 569 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 114.7 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 Centreville, MS and Olive Branch, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.
Grenada
114.7 mi in|~2h 24m|via I 55
Memphis
114.7 mi in|~2h 24m|via I 55
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 317.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 244.9 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 0.3 miles (North Laurel Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MS 24; MS 48; MS 569 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 114.7 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 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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.
