Connecting Corinth to Olive Branch, this 75.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across northern Mississippi. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, it is a highly economical drive that stays entirely within the Southeast region. The route relies primarily on US 72, which serves as the backbone for your travel between these two Mississippi communities. Because of the manageable distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex itinerary splits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Corinth, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 72
57.7 mi
1h 8m
Goodman Road
17.1 mi
21m
South Tate Street
0.5 mi
<1m
North Fillmore Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 57.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corinth, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on this road
446 ft·34 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto North Fillmore Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Fillmore Street
3
Turn right onto South Tate Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
246 ft·6 sec
5
Merge onto US 72
44 mi·52 min·US 72
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 72
155 ft·1 sec·US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
7
Continue on US 72
13 mi·15 min·US 72
Toward US 72 West: MemphisUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302
15 mi·18 min·Goodman Road
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, SouthavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Goodman Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Goodman Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 75.5 miles in one sitting, so there is no urgent need to build in long rest breaks unless you prefer a slower pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving Corinth to ensure you stay within your estimated $12 budget for the duration of the drive. Because US 72 handles the majority of the traffic, stay alert during the transition onto Goodman Road as you approach the Olive Branch area. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on a stress-free arrival at your destination.
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 37.8 miles from Corinth, MS, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.7 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 45m 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 16m
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 Corinth, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corinth, MS
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Corinth, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 57.7 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 73.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Tate Street
Turn right onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 72
Merge onto US 72
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
44.9 mi into trip|~54m in|US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
58.5 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|MS 302 / Goodman Road
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302 / Goodman Road toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
5
73.8 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|Goodman Road
Turn left onto Goodman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.40 one way
$22.80 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.52
$25.03
premium
$4.56
$13.55
$27.10
diesel
$5.61
$16.67
$33.34
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: 26.4 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
22.7
0
$7.93
$3.62
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.61
$3.02
EV Truck/SUV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
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 17, 2026
Origin
Corinth, MS
Late night
in Corinth on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Late night
in Olive Branch on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
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
4 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
1h 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey on US 72, which accounts for a substantial 57.7-mile uninterrupted stretch. As you transition off the highway, the route shifts into local navigation via South Tate Street and Goodman Road to reach your final destination. Expect a consistent pace that favors efficiency over technical winding roads. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.7 mi on US 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and Goodman Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Tate Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corinth, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Southaven along the way.
The longest stretch is about 57.7 miles on US 72. 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 0.2 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Branch, MS before heading back.
