How far is Tupelo, MS from Arnold Line, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Arnold Line, MS is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
232.08 mi
04h 29m
Flight
205.66 mi
330.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.66 mi
Kilometers
330.97 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.08 mi
Kilometers
373.49 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold Line
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-15T14:38
Arrive Arnold Line
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
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
De Kalb
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Tupelo
116.3 mi
02h 14m
To Arnold Line
115.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Arnold Line.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Arnold Line.

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2248 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 West: Columbia, Hardy Street

    862 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Westover Drive

    554 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hardy Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Hardy Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Westover Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Westover Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Brand Lane

    34 m · 5 sec · Brand Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brand Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Arnold Line.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
91.5 mi · 39%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 28%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

82.8 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
205.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Kalb
02h 14m from Tupelo
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tupelo and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Arnold Line.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Arnold Line?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

De Kalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Tupelo and 115.8 miles from Arnold Line.

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

The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.02 one way or $62.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tupelo and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Arnold Line.

Stop Ideas Near De Kalb

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Kalb, 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 De Kalb.

RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

112 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Arnold Line. Straight-line distance: 205.66 mi (330.97 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arnold Line

Arnold Line is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3351700, -89.3734000
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Arnold Line (-89.3734, 31.33517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $31.02
Round trip
$62.03
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.02 $62.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.88 $69.76
Premium $4.63 $37.88 $75.76
Diesel $5.42 $44.35 $88.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Arnold Line. The current time is 14:38:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.