How far is Beechwood, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Beechwood, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
224.38 mi
03h 45m
Flight
181.13 mi
291.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.13 mi
Kilometers
291.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.38 mi
Kilometers
361.1 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 PM CDT
Return by in Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood
2026-04-15T16:11
Arrive Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood
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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Beechwood
118.7 mi
01h 52m
To Tupelo
105.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beechwood and Tupelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beechwood and Tupelo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paxton Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Paxton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3145 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

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

  20. 20

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

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beechwood and Tupelo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 49%
Paxton Road
41.3 mi · 18%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 8%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 5%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
181.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 52m from Beechwood
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beechwood and Partly Cloudy near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beechwood to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Beechwood and 105.7 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beechwood and Partly Cloudy near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Noxapater, 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 Noxapater.

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 181.13 mi (291.5 km).

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#1 Beechwood

Beechwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3276500, -90.8267700
Altitude60
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: (-90.826476, 32.327332)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $29.99
Round trip
$59.99
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.99 $59.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.73 $67.46
Premium $4.63 $36.63 $73.26
Diesel $5.42 $42.89 $85.77

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood and Tupelo. The current time is 16:11:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.