How far is Tupelo, MS from Beechwood, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Beechwood, MS is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
237.9 mi
04h 41m
Flight
181.13 mi
291.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.13 mi
Kilometers
291.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.9 mi
Kilometers
382.87 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-15T14:38
Arrive Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Tupelo
119 mi
02h 20m
To Beechwood
118.9 mi
02h 20m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Partly 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 Beechwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Beechwood.

  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

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    38.9 mi · 43 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 27: Utica

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    630 ft · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Paxton Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Paxton Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi · 55%
I 20 West
38.9 mi · 16%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 7%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
181.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
02h 20m from Tupelo
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Beechwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Beechwood?

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Tupelo and 118.9 miles from Beechwood.

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

The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Beechwood.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Beechwood. Straight-line distance: 181.13 mi (291.5 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 Beechwood

Beechwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3276500, -90.8267700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Beechwood (-90.82677, 32.32765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.78 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.62
16.8 gal · 63.56 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.81 $63.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.78 $71.55
Premium $4.63 $38.85 $77.70
Diesel $5.42 $45.49 $90.97

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 Beechwood. The current time is 14:38:34.

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.