Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Evening in Olive Branch on Saturday
Local time
7:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Verona, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
88.8 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
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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Verona, MS
Stef Nie
Trip Overview
Olive Branch to Verona is 88.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 42 minutes via Cockrum Road and MS 178, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Since it's entirely on surface roads, expect a more local feel than a highway trip. It's a manageable distance for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace or an early arrival at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Olive Branch, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 76.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| McCullough Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| North Gloster Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Cockrum Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Raymond Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Goodman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 76.5 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Verona, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
260 ft
·
12 sec
·
Goodman Road
2
Turn left onto MS 305
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cockrum Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto US 78
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MS 178: West Tupelo
6
Keep slight right at fork
445 ft
·
10 sec
7
Merge onto MS 178
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
McCullough Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward MS 145
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward MS 145 South
10
Turn straight onto MS 145
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Gloster Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on MS 145
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
MS 145
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight. Since there are no extended highway stretches, plan to take breaks as needed in any of the towns you pass through, rather than relying on designated rest stops. The estimated fuel cost of $13 is quite low, so you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to posted speed limits, as they can vary on surface roads.
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 44.4 miles from Olive Branch, MS, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Verona, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 88.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Olive Branch, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 78 for about 76.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 78 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.3 — 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
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 78
Merge onto US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward MS 178: West Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 178: West Tupelo
5
78.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MS 145 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MS 145 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.01 one way
$26.02 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| premium | $4.49 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $19.57 | $39.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Verona, MS
Evening in Verona on Saturday
Local time
7:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
New Albany, MS
44 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
20 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
1h 42m 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?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and highways rather than interstates. The entire 88.8 miles will be on these types of roads, with no highway driving involved. You can expect a consistent driving experience without the frequent merging and exiting typical of high-speed highways. Keep an eye out for traffic signals and intersections as you make your way.
86% 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: 76.5 mi on US 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and McCullough Boulevard. 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 Effort
5/10
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 88.8 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 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
565 ft
286 ft
Total Climb
582 ft
Total Descent
644 ft
Highest Point
565 ft
~25.4 mi in
Elevation Range
280 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Olive Branch, MS
Full guide →Olive Branch is a city in the Mississippi Hills. It is a suburb of Memphis, just to the south of the Tennessee state line.
Arriving in Verona, MS
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.5 miles on US 78. 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 1.5 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78 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 Verona, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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