How far is Tupelo, MS from Gulf Park Estates, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Gulf Park Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Gulf Park Estates.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
97 m · 16 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2248 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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18.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs
1156 ft · 28 sec
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97 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn left onto Beachview Drive
152 m · 16 sec · Beachview Drive
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Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
105 m · 21 sec · Palmetto Drive
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
880 ft · 39 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Gulf Park Estates.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 45 Aiternate
Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Gulf Park Estates?
The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Stonewall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Tupelo and 151.4 miles from Gulf Park Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 5:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.56 one way or $81.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Stonewall
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 Stonewall.
Union Station
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Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Gulf Park Estates. Straight-line distance: 267.15 mi (429.93 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Gulf Park Estates
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi
| Population | 5,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.3918700, -88.7611400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gulf Park Estates (-88.76114, 30.39187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.53 | $99.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.99 | $115.99 |
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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