Duck Hill to Olive Branch is 104.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 4 minutes via I 55 and I 269, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region northwards. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making for a straightforward trip. Consider this route if you need a quick, efficient connection between these two points without many detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Duck Hill, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
51.5 mi
55m
South State Street
11.1 mi
16m
I 269
8.7 mi
9m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
Sunset Drive
2.2 mi
3m
Goodman Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 51.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duck Hill, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on US 51; MS 404
11 mi·16 min·South State Street
2
Turn left onto MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.2 mi·3 min·Sunset Drive
3
Take the ramp
24 mi·25 min
4
Continue on I 55
51 mi·55 min·I 55
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
7
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
8.7 mi·9 min·I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
9
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
10
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
11
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour duration, this drive is easily completed in a single day. Departing in the morning allows ample time to reach Olive Branch without feeling rushed. Since the longest stretch is over 50 miles, be mindful of your fuel gauge, especially if you're starting with less than half a tank. The $16 fuel estimate suggests this is an economical trip. No specific stops are noted, so pack snacks or plan your refueling and break times strategically before you depart Duck Hill.
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 52.3 miles from Duck Hill, MS, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 38m
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 Duck Hill, 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 Duck Hill, MS
This is one driving day of about 104.7 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Duck Hill, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 51.5 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 11.1 and 97.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.1 mi into trip|~16m in|MS 8; MS 333 Scenic / Sunset Drive
Turn left onto MS 8; MS 333 Scenic / Sunset Drive
Navigation decision point
4
88.4 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Tunica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
5
88.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
4
89.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|I 269; MS 304
Merge onto I 269; MS 304 toward I 269 East: Nashville
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
97.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
$15.81 one way
$31.62 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.36
$34.72
premium
$4.56
$18.79
$37.58
diesel
$5.61
$23.12
$46.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.16
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.66
$6.70
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Duck Hill, MS
Late night
in Duck Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Late night
in Olive Branch on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Como, MS
52 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
4 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
2h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 32.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for 64% of this 104.7-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.5 miles on I 55, so plan for extended periods of steady driving. While primarily interstate, you will transition onto South State Street and then I 269, offering slight variations in the road environment. This drive is designed for forward momentum rather than leisurely exploration.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South State Street. 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 8; MS 333 Scenic / Sunset Drive.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Duck Hill, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 2h 4m with 64% 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 8; MS 333 Scenic / Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 88.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Duck Hill, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Lewisburg along the way.
Lewisburg
97.9 mi in|~1h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 51.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (MS 8; MS 333 Scenic / Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 88.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Branch, MS before heading back.
