Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Afternoon in Olive Branch on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Southaven, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Branch, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Olive Branch and Southaven, Mississippi, you are looking at a brief 13.3-mile trip. This short journey typically takes about 26 minutes to complete, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route is so compact, you can easily budget just $2 for fuel for the entire drive. You will stay entirely within the Southeast region, moving between two neighboring Mississippi towns. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connection for anyone needing to get across this area efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman Road | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| I 55 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haleville Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Five Oaks Drive North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Five Oaks Drive West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Goodman Road
— 9.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodman Road
2
Continue on Goodman Road
430 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodman Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto MS 302
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Goodman Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Memphis
5
Merge onto I 55; I 69
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55; I 69
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
7
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stateline Road West
8
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Millbranch Road
9
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Haleville Drive
10
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
11
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Goodman Road
Continue onto Goodman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 302 / Goodman Road
Turn left onto MS 302 / Goodman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Haleville Drive
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Southaven, MS
Afternoon in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 15 mph
19% chance
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
6 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
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will primarily navigate via Goodman Road, moving through local traffic as you head toward Southaven. With 0% of the route on highways, you should prepare for a steady pace governed by local intersections and urban flow. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will need to remain alert and ready to navigate turns throughout the entire 26-minute drive. This is a purely local experience that prioritizes navigation through town over high-speed travel.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Goodman Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Goodman Road.
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 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Goodman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Olive Branch, MS and Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Memphis and Horn Lake.
Memphis
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
Horn Lake
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Goodman Road. 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: at 0.9 miles (Goodman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southaven, 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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