How far is Hurley, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Hurley, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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.
Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hurley and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurley and Tupelo.
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Start on State Highway 613
2997 ft · 1 min · State Highway 613
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Turn right onto Airport Boulevard
4.6 mi · 8 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right
36.8 mi · 42 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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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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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 Hurley 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.
Airport Boulevard
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 Hurley and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hurley to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Hurley and 139.1 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.11 one way or $74.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hurley and Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurley and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 248.83 mi (400.46 km).
#1 Hurley
Hurley is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6610300, -88.4941800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $37.11 | $74.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.07 | $106.13 |
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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