Origin
Holly Springs, MS
Late night in Holly Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly Springs, MS
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Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Holly Springs and Olive Branch, Mississippi, you are looking at a straightforward 29-mile journey. Expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover the distance, which keeps this transit very cost-effective. Since both towns are located within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is highly practical for travelers who prioritize efficiency over sightseeing, as it is designed for a fast, direct connection between the two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 26 mi | 27m |
| South Craft Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cockrum Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Van Dorn Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Goodman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Memphis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 26 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on MS 7; MS 178
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Memphis Street
2
Turn right onto MS 4; MS 7
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Van Dorn Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 4; MS 7
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Craft Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 22; US 78
26 mi
·
27 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 4; MS 7 / West Van Dorn Avenue
Turn right onto MS 4; MS 7 / West Van Dorn Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 4; MS 7 / South Craft Street
Turn left onto MS 4; MS 7 / South Craft Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m 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
27.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
29 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Goodman Road
Turn right onto Goodman Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
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
33m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this drive takes place on major roads. Your journey is dominated by a 26-mile stretch on I-22, which provides the bulk of the transit time and keeps the pace steady. You will transition from local streets like South Craft Street and Cockrum Road before settling into the interstate grind. Because the majority of the trip is spent on the highway, the personality of the road remains consistent and predictable from start to finish. It is a no-frills, high-speed connection that prioritizes getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
90% 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: 26 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and South Craft Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 4; MS 7 / West Van Dorn Avenue.
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 33m 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: near the start (MS 4; MS 7 / West Van Dorn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 4; MS 7 / South Craft Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 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 33m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 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 4; MS 7 / West Van Dorn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 4; MS 7 / South Craft Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 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.
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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