How far is Gautier, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Gautier, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gautier and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gautier and Tupelo.
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Start on the route
76 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Street
892 ft · 41 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Helen Street
96 m · 14 sec · Helen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Telephone Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Telephone Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right
2158 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Old Saracennia Road
157 m · 11 sec · Old Saracennia Road
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Turn left
50.2 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 20 min
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1.4 km · 1 min
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6.1 mi · 7 min
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1.1 km · 49 sec
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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4.7 mi · 5 min
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gautier and Tupelo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Saracennia Road
Continue straight
78.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gautier and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gautier to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Gautier and 152.3 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.18 one way or $80.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gautier and Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Meridian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meridian.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gautier and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 267.61 mi (430.67 km).
#1 Gautier
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 18,379 |
| Coordinates | 30.3857500, -88.6116900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tupelo
City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 38,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.2580700, -88.7046400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.07 | $98.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.45 | $114.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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