How far is Richland, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Richland, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and Tupelo.
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Start on Front Road
1124 ft · 55 sec · Front Road
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Turn left onto Logger Lake Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Logger Lake Road
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Turn left
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto County Road 285
839 ft · 36 sec · County Road 285
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Trace State Park
1686 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left 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 Richland 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.
Logger Lake Road
Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Richland and Rain Showers Likely near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Kilmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Richland and 74.9 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Richland and Rain Showers Likely near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Kilmichael
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 Kilmichael.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 131.64 mi (211.85 km).
#1 Richland
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 7,270 |
| Coordinates | 33.0642900, -90.4887000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.12 | $44.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.87 | $49.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.62 | $63.25 |
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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