Drive or Fly: Olive Branch, MS to Lyman, MS?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MEM–GPT. At 353 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 51m
Distance
353.9 mi
Total Cost
$113
CO2
143 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 3m
37m in the air
Air Distance
311 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
79 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MEM and GPT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 51m | 3h 3m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $113 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 143 kg CO2 | 79 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 55, US 49, I 269; MS 304
via I 59, US 78, US 45
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Olive Branch, MS to Lyman, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.