Lafayette, Louisiana to Olive Branch: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.3 miles 565.3 km · straight line
421.5 miles estimated 678.4 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Olive Branch?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Olive Branch is 351.3 miles (565.3 km) as the crow flies. Olive Branch is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421.5 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana 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 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 Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Olive Branch

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Olive Branch

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients