How far is New Hope, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from New Hope, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hope and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Tupelo.
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Start on New Hope Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · New Hope Road
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
1811 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
13 mi · 17 min
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2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 55 sec
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2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 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 New Hope 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.
North 5th Street
Continue straight
29.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving New Hope and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from New Hope and 36.7 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Hope and Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.51 km).
#1 New Hope
New Hope is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4681700, -88.3267000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.73 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
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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