How far is Gulf Park Estates, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 304.5 miles (490 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
304.47 mi
04h 48m
Flight
267.15 mi
429.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.15 mi
Kilometers
429.93 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.47 mi
Kilometers
489.99 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Gulf Park Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Park Estates
2026-04-18T07:21
Arrive Tupelo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Park Estates
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Stonewall
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States

From Gulf Park Estates
152 mi
02h 24m
To Tupelo
152.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Park Estates and Tupelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Park Estates and Tupelo.

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    880 ft · 41 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palmetto Drive

    105 m · 21 sec · Palmetto Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beachview Drive

    152 m · 19 sec · Beachview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 57

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Mississippi Highway 57

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula

    1096 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    51.3 mi · 59 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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    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    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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    5.3 mi · 6 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

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

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

  28. 28

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

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

  30. 30

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

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  31. 31

    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

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Park Estates 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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 63
162 mi · 53%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
Mississippi Highway 57
14.4 mi · 5%
Old Spanish Trail
2.26 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 63

Continue straight

78.9 mi · 01h 31m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
267.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stonewall
02h 24m from Gulf Park Estates
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gulf Park Estates and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Park Estates to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Stonewall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Gulf Park Estates and 152.4 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.67 one way or $81.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gulf Park Estates and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Stonewall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

58 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

99 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

101 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Park Estates and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 267.15 mi (429.93 km).

Gulf Park Estates

#1 Gulf Park Estates

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,719
Coordinates30.3918700, -88.7611400
Altitude5
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: North 6th Street (-88.760652, 30.391867)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.67 L · about $40.67
Round trip
$81.34
21.48 gal · 81.34 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.67 $81.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.74 $91.48
Premium $4.63 $49.67 $99.35
Diesel $5.42 $58.16 $116.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulf Park Estates and Tupelo. The current time is 07:21:26.

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.