How far is Hickory Hills, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Hickory Hills, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Hills and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Hills and Tupelo.
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Start on Broadmoor Drive
95 m · 15 sec · Broadmoor Drive
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Turn right onto Martin Bluff Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Martin Bluff Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gautier Vancleave Road
1326 ft · 43 sec · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn left
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
1096 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 25 min
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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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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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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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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 Hickory Hills and Tupelo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hickory Hills and Mostly Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Hills to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 149 miles from Hickory Hills and 149.4 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.09 one way or $78.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hickory Hills and Mostly 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 Hickory Hills and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 262.67 mi (422.72 km).
#1 Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4568700, -88.6391900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $3.71 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $44.23 | $88.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.33 | $96.67 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $60.83 | $121.66 |
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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