The drive from Farmington, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 72, Goodman Road, Proper Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.7 miles on US 72.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Farmington, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 79.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and Goodman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.7 miles on US 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and Goodman Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near North Fillmore Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~9m in|North Fillmore Street
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip|~9m in|South Tate Street
Turn right onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.6 mi into trip|~10m in|US 72
Merge onto US 72
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
48.8 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|MS 302 / Goodman Road
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302 / Goodman Road toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Farmington, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Southaven along the way.
Southaven
62.4 mi in|~1h 18m|via MS 302
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 72
57.7 mi
1h 8m
Goodman Road
17.1 mi
21m
Proper Street
2.6 mi
6m
County Road 200
1 mi
2m
South Tate Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Cruise Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi
<1m
County Road 217
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 57.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MS and Olive Branch, MS.
1
Start on County Road 217
146 ft·11 sec·County Road 217
2
Turn left onto County Road 200
1.0 mi·2 min·County Road 200
3
Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi·6 min·Proper Street
4
Continue on Cruise Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Fillmore Street
6
Turn right onto South Tate Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
246 ft·6 sec
8
Merge onto US 72
44 mi·52 min·US 72
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 72
155 ft·1 sec·US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
10
Continue on US 72
13 mi·15 min·US 72
Toward US 72 West: MemphisUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302
15 mi·18 min·Goodman Road
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, SouthavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Goodman Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Goodman Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Goodman Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Farmington, MS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Farmington, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington, MS
This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Farmington, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 57.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Farmington, MS
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.98 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.16
$26.33
premium
$4.56
$14.25
$28.50
diesel
$5.61
$17.53
$35.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Corinth, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Collierville, Tennessee
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.95
$3.18
EV Truck/SUV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Farmington, MS
Morning
in Farmington on Friday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Morning
in Olive Branch on Friday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Farmington, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 72, Goodman Road, Proper Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Farmington, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Farmington, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Southaven along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
