How far is Rolling Fork, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Rolling Fork, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.67 mi
03h 31m
Flight
156.11 mi
251.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.11 mi
Kilometers
251.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.67 mi
Kilometers
310.07 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolling Fork
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Tupelo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolling Fork
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lyon
MS

Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States

From Rolling Fork
106.7 mi
01h 45m
To Tupelo
85.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rolling Fork and Tupelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rolling Fork and Tupelo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    55 m · 12 sec · Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Race Street

    1974 ft · 36 sec · Race Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    97.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolling Fork and Tupelo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Race Street
164 mi · 85%
West Main Street
5.66 mi · 3%
Old Highway 6
5.64 mi · 3%
North Spring Street
0.04 mi
Locust Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Race Street

Keep slight right

97.6 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
156.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyon
01h 45m from Rolling Fork
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rolling Fork and Sunny near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rolling Fork to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Rolling Fork and 85.9 miles from Tupelo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rolling Fork and Sunny near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Lyon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyon.

RAIL

Greenwood

85 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

111 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolling Fork and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 156.11 mi (251.24 km).

Rolling Fork

#1 Rolling Fork

City in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Population1,849
Coordinates32.9065200, -90.8781600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Tupelo

#2 Tupelo

City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.878138, 32.906612)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.50
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.75 $51.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.96 $57.92
Premium $4.63 $31.45 $62.90
Diesel $5.42 $36.82 $73.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rolling Fork and Tupelo. The current time is 19:47:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.