Origin
Olive Branch, MS
Morning in Olive Branch on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Farmington, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
79.3 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Branch, MS
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Farmington, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Farmington, MS covers 79.3 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 58.2 miles on US 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.98 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 Olive Branch, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 79.3 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 79.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and Goodman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.2 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 12 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 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and Goodman Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.5 miles in near US 72.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.5 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 East: Corinth
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 72
Straight onto US 72 toward US 72 East: Corinth
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
5
74.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
South Tate Street
Turn left onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
75.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
North Fillmore Street
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
75.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
Cruise Street
Turn right onto Cruise Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 58.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| Goodman Road | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| 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
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch, MS and Farmington, MS.
1
Start on Goodman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Goodman Road
2
Continue on MS 302
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Goodman Road
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
3
Merge onto US 72
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 72
4
Enter roundabout onto US 72
153 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
5
Continue on US 72
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto South Tate Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tate Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Fillmore Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Cruise Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Proper Street
10
Continue on County Road 200
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 200
11
Turn right onto County Road 217
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 217
12
Arrive at destination
County Road 217
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 Olive Branch, MS, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Olive Branch, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olive Branch, MS
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Olive Branch, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Olive Branch, MS · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington, MS
The final approach into Farmington, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.98 one way
$23.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.23 | $28.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
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: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $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.
Destination
Farmington, MS
Morning in Farmington on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
10 degrees cooler 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 Olive Branch, MS to Farmington, MS covers 79.3 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 Olive Branch, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.98 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 is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.5 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Olive Branch, MS to Farmington, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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