How far is Ocean Springs, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Ocean Springs, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 309.6 miles (498.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 46m.
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.
Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Springs and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Springs and Tupelo.
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Start on Washington Avenue
1695 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Bienville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bienville Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Springs Road
653 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Springs Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ocean Springs Road
18 m · 2 sec · Ocean Springs Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ocean Springs Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Ocean Springs Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Springs Road
2172 ft · 43 sec · Ocean Springs Road
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Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 57
103 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 57
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Take the ramp straight
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 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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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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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
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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 Ocean Springs and Tupelo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ocean Springs and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Springs to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 153 miles from Ocean Springs and 156.5 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ocean Springs and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Stonewall
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 Stonewall.
Union Station
Laurel station
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Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Springs and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 265.88 mi (427.9 km).
#1 Ocean Springs
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.4113100, -88.8278100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.35 | $82.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.51 | $101.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.13 | $118.26 |
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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