Houston to Olive Branch: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483.2 miles 777.7 km · straight line
587.1 miles actual route 944.8 km · driving distance
10h 45min estimated drive time
$56 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Olive Branch?

The distance from Houston to Olive Branch is 483.2 miles (777.7 km) as the crow flies. Olive Branch is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.1 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Olive Branch in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Olive Branch. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Olive Branch

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 45min $56 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 54min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~10h 13min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Olive Branch

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Olive Branch
34.96°N, 89.83°W
America/Chicago
118m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM