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

The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Fulton, MS is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.86 mi
01h 56m
Flight
93.7 mi
150.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.7 mi
Kilometers
150.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.86 mi
Kilometers
168.75 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Wed, Jun 10, 12:16 PM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Wed, Jun 10, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-06-10T10:19
Arrive Fulton
Wed, Jun 10, 12:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
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
Myrtle
MS

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

From Olive Branch
52.4 mi
00h 58m
To Fulton
52.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cockrum Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cockrum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    100.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton, Amory

    1613 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto South Adams Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Cummings Street

    37 m · 3 sec · North Cummings Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cummings Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cockrum Road
102 mi · 97%
South Adams Street
2.22 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.47 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
North Cummings Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Cockrum Road

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 48m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
00h 58m from Olive Branch
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Olive Branch and 52.4 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myrtle, 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 Myrtle.

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 93.7 mi (150.8 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Fulton

#2 Fulton

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

Population3,846
Coordinates34.2739900, -88.4092100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Fulton (-88.40921, 34.27399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.01 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.02
7.4 gal · 28.02 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.01 $28.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.76 $31.52
Premium $4.63 $17.11 $34.23
Diesel $5.42 $20.04 $40.07

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Fulton. The current time is 10:19:57.

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.