How far is Tupelo, MS from Brookhaven, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
249.65 mi
04h 51m
Flight
210.71 mi
339.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.71 mi
Kilometers
339.1 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.65 mi
Kilometers
401.78 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
Coldwater
MS

Town of the United States

From Tupelo
125 mi
02h 25m
To Brookhaven
124.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    102 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

    138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

  26. 26

    Continue on Union St Extended Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    2365 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Monticello Street

    2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi · 52%
I 55 South
49.5 mi · 20%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 6%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
210.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coldwater
02h 25m from Tupelo
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Tupelo and 124.7 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.36 one way or $66.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coldwater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

113 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

114 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 210.71 mi (339.1 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.35 L · about $33.36
Round trip
$66.73
17.62 gal · 66.7 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.36 $66.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.52 $75.04
Premium $4.63 $40.75 $81.49
Diesel $5.42 $47.71 $95.41

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 Tupelo and Brookhaven. The current time is 01:14:37.

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.