How far is Fayetteville, AR from Olive Branch, MS?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Olive Branch, MS is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255 miles (410.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Olive Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Olive Branch.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
142 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
124.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 South, I 55 Alternate South: Jackson Mississippi, Madison Avenue
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 South: Jackson
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Crump Boulevard, Lamar Avenue
1588 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Avenue
47 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
15.2 mi · 23 min · Lamar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
2459 ft · 40 sec · Goodman Road
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Continue on Goodman Road
574 ft · 20 sec · Goodman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Goodman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Olive Branch.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fayetteville and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Olive Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Olive Branch?
The road trip is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mayflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Fayetteville and 168.7 miles from Olive Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255 miles (410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.21 one way or $90.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fayetteville and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Olive Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Mayflower
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayflower.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 254.99 mi (410.36 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.80 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $51.23 | $102.46 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $55.88 | $111.76 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $70.13 | $140.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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