Origin
Senatobia, MS
Late night in Senatobia on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Senatobia, MS to Olive Branch, 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
43m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Senatobia, MS
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Olive Branch, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Senatobia to Olive Branch, expect a straightforward 33.8-mile journey through Northwest Mississippi. With a travel time of approximately 43 minutes, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will spend roughly $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly transit within the Southeast region. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, prioritizing efficiency over leisure. It serves as a practical connection between these two Mississippi communities, perfect for those who value a direct, no-fuss commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| I 269 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| MS 305 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| MS 4 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Goodman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 51 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Senatobia, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on US 51
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 51
2
Turn left onto US 51
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 51
3
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on MS 4
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
MS 4
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 55
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 55
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
9
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
11
Turn left onto MS 305
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 305
12
Turn right onto Goodman Road
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
Goodman Road
13
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27 — 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
|
US 51
Turn left onto US 51
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
27 mi into trip
|
~31m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Late night in Olive Branch on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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 is a highway-focused drive where 93% of your time will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of I-55, I-269, and MS-305 to complete the trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 16.2-mile run on I-55, which sets the pace for the early part of your drive. Because the vast majority of the mileage is highway-based, you can anticipate a consistent, high-speed flow rather than the stop-and-go nature of local surface streets. It is a functional, utilitarian route designed for getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 269. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 33.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 51): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
390 ft
247 ft
Total Climb
358 ft
Total Descent
262 ft
Highest Point
390 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
144 ft
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.
On the drive from Senatobia, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Lewisburg along the way.
Lewisburg
27 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Olive Branch, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (US 51): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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