New Orleans to Olive Branch: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Olive Branch?

The distance from New Orleans to Olive Branch is 346.5 miles (557.6 km) as the crow flies. Olive Branch is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.8 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans and Olive Branch. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.