How far is Farmington, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Farmington, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.29 mi
01h 23m
Flight
78.03 mi
125.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.03 mi
Kilometers
125.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.29 mi
Kilometers
130.83 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Fri, Apr 17, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T04:21
Arrive Olive Branch
Fri, Apr 17, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Farmington
39.6 mi
00h 41m
To Olive Branch
41.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 217

    45 m · 12 sec · County Road 217

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  3. 3

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 44 sec · Cruise Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 18 sec · North Fillmore Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Tate Street

    2624 ft · 55 sec · South Tate Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    44.2 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Goodman Road

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Goodman Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Olive Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Tate Street
44.8 mi · 55%
Goodman Road
17.1 mi · 21%
US 72 West
13.5 mi · 17%
Proper Street
2.58 mi · 3%
County Road 200
1.01 mi · 1%
Cruise Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

South Tate Street

Merge slight left

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 41m from Farmington
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Farmington and 41.7 miles from Olive Branch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 78.03 mi (125.58 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 217 (-88.452644, 34.930092)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.63 $13.27 $26.55
Diesel $5.42 $15.54 $31.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Olive Branch. The current time is 04:21:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.