Lawrence, Kansas to Olive Branch: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407.1 miles 655.1 km · straight line
488.5 miles estimated 786.1 km · driving distance
9h 50min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Olive Branch?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Olive Branch is 407.1 miles (655.1 km) as the crow flies. Olive Branch is located SE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 488.5 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Olive Branch

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 50min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 48min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Olive Branch

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients