Leland to Olive Branch is 145.8 miles and takes about 2h 56m via US 61 and US 49, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With nearly all highway driving, this is a straightforward connection between two points. It’s a practical option if you need to get from Leland to Olive Branch efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.9 miles from Leland, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 61
85.4 mi
1h 42m
US 49
28.5 mi
32m
MS 304
23.2 mi
24m
MS 305
6.4 mi
11m
Old Hwy 61
0.8 mi
1m
North Broad Street
0.8 mi
1m
Goodman Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Griffin Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 85.4 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on North Broad Street
0.8 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
2
Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Hwy 61
3
At end of road, turn right onto Griffin Road
145 ft·2 sec·Griffin Road
4
Turn left onto US 61; US 278
68 mi·1 hr 22 min·US 61; US 278
5
Continue on US 49; US 61
29 mi·32 min·US 49; US 61
6
Continue on US 61; MS 4
17 mi·20 min·US 61; MS 4
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
8
Continue on MS 304
23 mi·24 min·MS 304
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
10
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi·11 min·MS 305
11
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft·5 sec·Goodman Road
12
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 56m estimated drive time, this route is easily doable in a single day. Aim to depart Leland in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you leave, as there's only one recommended stop. This route is primarily highway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you might not see many services during the longest 85.4-mile stretch on US 61.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.9 miles from Leland, MS, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.4 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
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 Leland, 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 Leland, MS
This is one driving day of about 145.8 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Leland, 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 US 61 for about 85.4 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 145.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in|Griffin Road
At end of road, turn right onto Griffin Road
Navigation decision point
5
115.5 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando
5
139 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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...
4
139.4 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|MS 305
Turn left onto MS 305
Navigation decision point
4
145.8 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|Goodman Road
Turn right onto Goodman Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.02 one way
$44.04 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.17
$48.34
premium
$4.56
$26.17
$52.34
diesel
$5.61
$32.19
$64.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.7
0
$15.31
$7.00
Efficient EV
36.5
0
$12.76
$5.83
EV Truck/SUV
58.3
0
$20.41
$9.33
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Leland, MS
Morning
in Leland on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Morning
in Olive Branch on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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 56m 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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 65.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 99% of this 145.8-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 85.4 miles on US 61. Expect mostly highway cruising with very few deviations onto surface roads. This means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges characteristic of major highway travel.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.4 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Griffin Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leland, MS to Olive Branch, MS is easy. At 2h 56m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Griffin Road): Navigation decision point; at 115.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Leland, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Hernando along the way.
Hernando
115.5 mi in|~2h 18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 145.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 85.4 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.6 miles (Griffin Road): Navigation decision point; at 115.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
