How far is Bay Saint Louis, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.67 mi
05h 03m
Flight
275.3 mi
443.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.3 mi
Kilometers
443.05 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.67 mi
Kilometers
504.81 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Mon, Apr 20, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Bay Saint Louis
Mon, Apr 20, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Saint Louis
2026-04-20T01:27
Arrive Tupelo
Mon, Apr 20, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Saint Louis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enterprise
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States

From Bay Saint Louis
156.6 mi
02h 31m
To Tupelo
157 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bay Saint Louis Weather
MS
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Monday
Using Waveland as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Saint Louis and Tupelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis and Tupelo.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1012 ft · 33 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon

    1383 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Saint Louis and Tupelo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
162 mi · 52%
US 45 North
65.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
I 59 North
8.97 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
275.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 31m from Bay Saint Louis
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Saint Louis and Sunny near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Saint Louis to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Bay Saint Louis and 157 miles from Tupelo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Saint Louis and Sunny near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enterprise, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enterprise.

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

60 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

101 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

104 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Saint Louis and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 275.3 mi (443.05 km).

Bay Saint Louis

#1 Bay Saint Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,529
Coordinates30.3088100, -89.3300500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Tupelo

#2 Tupelo

City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-89.329959, 30.308783)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.9 L · about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
22.14 gal · 83.8 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.15 $94.29
Premium $4.63 $51.20 $102.40
Diesel $5.42 $59.94 $119.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Saint Louis and Tupelo. The current time is 01:27:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.