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Distance from Carter Branch to Shives

Driving Distance
246.6 mi 396.9 km
Flying Distance
197.3 mi 317.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Carter Branch, Mississippi to Shives, Arkansas is 246.6 mi (396.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 197.3 mi (317.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 16 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 56 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Carter Branch
State/Province Mississippi
Country US
Latitude 34.662871
Longitude -88.164486
GPS 34.662871° N, 88.164486° W
Local Time 9:43 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Shives
State/Province Arkansas
Country US
Latitude 33.275681
Longitude -91.171011
GPS 33.275681° N, 91.171011° W
Local Time 9:43 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Carter Branch, Mississippi to Shives, Arkansas covers 246.6 mi (396.9 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (237.0-275.9 miles / 381-444 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 56 mph (90 km/h).

Available Routes

US-278 W and US-278 W/US-61 S
246.6 mi 4 hours 16 minutes
Shortest
US-72 W and US-61 S
275.9 mi 4 hours 33 minutes
Natchez Trace Pkwy and US-82 W
237 mi 4 hours 13 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.