Fulton, MS to Olive Branch, MS is 104.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via I 22, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting the Southeast regions. Given its primarily highway nature and short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day drive, focusing on efficient travel between these two points. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Fulton, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 22
100.4 mi
1h 47m
South Adams Street
2 mi
3m
Cockrum Road
1 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Goodman Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Cummings Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 100.4 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on North Cummings Street
121 ft·8 sec·North Cummings Street
2
Turn left onto MS 178
0.5 mi·1 min·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto South Adams Street
2.0 mi·3 min·South Adams Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward Tupelo
5
Merge onto I 22; US 78
100 mi·1 hr 47 min·I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
274 ft·6 sec
8
Turn straight onto MS 305
1.0 mi·1 min·Cockrum Road
9
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
10
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour 55 minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Departing anytime in the morning or early afternoon should provide ample daylight. With only 104.6 miles, you can be flexible with stops, but consider fueling up before you leave Fulton, MS, as the $16 fuel estimate suggests a relatively short gas tank range. The longest stretch without a major road change is 100.4 miles on I 22, so plan your breaks accordingly.
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 Fulton, MS, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.4 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 58m 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 34m
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 Fulton, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fulton, MS
This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Fulton, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 100.4 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 104.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 178 / West Main Street
Turn left onto MS 178 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward Tupelo
Navigation decision point
Toward Tupelo
5
2.8 mi into trip|~5m in|I 22; US 78
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
103.5 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
104.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|Goodman Road
Turn right onto Goodman Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.80 one way
$31.59 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.34
$34.68
premium
$4.56
$18.77
$37.55
diesel
$5.61
$23.09
$46.19
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.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.15
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.64
$6.69
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 15, 2026
Origin
Fulton, MS
Night
in Fulton on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Night
in Olive Branch on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
New Albany, 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
10 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 55m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the 104.6 miles on interstates. You'll experience around 100.4 miles on I 22 before transitioning to surface streets for the final stretch. Expect a consistent cruising pace for the bulk of the trip, with the transition to local roads happening near your destination.
96% 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: 100.4 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and South Adams Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 178 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fulton, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 1h 55m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 178 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 100.4 miles on I 22. 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: near the start (MS 178 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Branch, MS before heading back.
