Olive Branch, MS to Grenada, MS is 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 48m via I 55 and I 269, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Mississippi, moving you south through the Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway profile, it's a perfect option for a same-day trip. You'll be on major roadways for almost the entire stretch, making for efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Olive Branch, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
74.6 mi
1h 19m
I 269
9.2 mi
9m
Cockrum Road
6.2 mi
11m
Sunset Drive
2.4 mi
3m
MS 7
0.2 mi
<1m
Goodman Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Grenada, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
260 ft·12 sec·Goodman Road
2
Turn left onto MS 305
6.2 mi·11 min·Cockrum Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward Tunica
4
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
9.2 mi·9 min·I 269; MS 304
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 55 South: Jackson
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 55 South: Jackson
7
Merge onto I 55
75 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 55
8
Take the exit onto MS 7
0.2 mi·31 sec·MS 7
9
Keep slight left at fork
277 ft·7 sec
10
Turn straight onto MS 7; MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.4 mi·3 min·Sunset Drive
11
Arrive at destination
MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive in Grenada well before lunch. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can tailor your breaks as needed, perhaps stopping for fuel or a quick stretch after the longest stretch of highway. The estimated fuel cost of $14 suggests you won't need to worry too much about budgeting for gas on this short trip. Consider leaving a bit later in the day if you want to maximize your morning in Olive Branch.
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 47.1 miles from Olive Branch, MS, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 56m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grenada, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Olive Branch, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olive Branch, MS
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Olive Branch, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 74.6 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.7 — 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 305 / Cockrum Road
Turn left onto MS 305 / Cockrum Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward Tunica
Navigation decision point
Toward Tunica
4
15.8 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 55 South: Jackson
5
16.1 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South: Jackson
5
91.7 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.23 one way
$28.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.62
$31.23
premium
$4.56
$16.91
$33.82
diesel
$5.61
$20.80
$41.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Sayle C-Store - Tesla Supercharger
Grenada, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Kirk Auto Company
Grenada, MS
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
GATEWAY TIRE STATION 2- NACS
Hernando, MS
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
GATEWAY TIRE STATION 1
Hernando, MS
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
KIRK TOYOTA CPE250 1
Grenada, MS
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 3
Tesla: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.89
$4.52
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.24
$3.77
EV Truck/SUV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 17, 2026
Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Late night
in Olive Branch on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Grenada, MS
Late night
in Grenada on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
16 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 48m 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 71.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 94.2 miles spent on major roads like I 55 and I 269. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway at 74.6 miles on I 55. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the way, with exits spaced out as you head south. The shift to surface roads will occur towards the end of your drive as you approach Grenada.
89% 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: 74.6 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 269. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 305 / Cockrum Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 305 / Cockrum Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Olive Branch, MS to Grenada, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tunica along the way.
Tunica
6.3 mi in|~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 94.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on I 55. 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 305 / Cockrum Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grenada, MS before heading back.
