Fayetteville, Arkansas to Olive Branch: Road Trip Guide & Distance

255 miles 410.4 km · straight line
318.8 miles estimated 513 km · driving distance
6h 25min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Olive Branch?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Olive Branch is 255 miles (410.4 km) as the crow flies. Olive Branch is located ESE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 318.8 miles, taking about 6h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Olive Branch in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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.

How to Get from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Olive Branch

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 25min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 42min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 6min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Olive Branch

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients