How far is Tupelo, MS from Byhalia, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Byhalia, MS is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.04 mi
01h 26m
Flight
70.35 mi
113.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.35 mi
Kilometers
113.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.04 mi
Kilometers
120.77 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byhalia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Byhalia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hickory Flat
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Tupelo
37.5 mi
00h 43m
To Byhalia
37.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    772 ft · 36 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Green Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · North Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2550 ft · 1 min · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gloster Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Gloster Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MS 178 West

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto McCullough Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · McCullough Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1113 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 309: Byhalia

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    600 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCullough Boulevard
71.6 mi · 95%
North Gloster Street
0.63 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.48 mi · 1%
North Green Street
0.45 mi · 1%
MS 309
0.27 mi
MS 178 West
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

McCullough Boulevard

Merge slight left

66.2 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
00h 43m from Tupelo
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Byhalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Hickory Flat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Tupelo and 37.5 miles from Byhalia.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Byhalia.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Flat

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Byhalia. Straight-line distance: 70.35 mi (113.21 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Byhalia. The current time is 23:08:15.

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.