How far is Ruleville, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Ruleville, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruleville and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruleville and Tupelo.
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Start on West Floyce Street
1522 ft · 36 sec · West Floyce Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Avenue
2636 ft · 47 sec · North Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto Quiver Street
34.3 mi · 51 min · Quiver Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
8.2 mi · 12 min · Sunset Drive
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Take the ramp left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Old Highway 6
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6
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Continue on West Main Street
5.7 mi · 11 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 Ruleville and Tupelo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 7 North
Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36.4 mi · 00h 42m
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 Ruleville and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruleville to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Water Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Ruleville and 58.7 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruleville and Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Water Valley
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 Water Valley.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruleville and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.25 km).
#1 Ruleville
City in Sunflower County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,511 |
| Coordinates | 33.7259500, -90.5514800 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
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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