How far is Tupelo, MS from Hickory Hills, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Hickory Hills, MS is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Hickory Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Hickory Hills.
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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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1.1 km · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave
1163 ft · 25 sec
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93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road
124 m · 11 sec · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Bluff Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Bluff Road
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Continue on Martin Bluff Road
1635 ft · 48 sec · Martin Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Broadmoor Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Broadmoor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadmoor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Hickory Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Hickory Hills?
The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Tupelo and 148.3 miles from Hickory Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.90 one way or $77.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Meridian
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 Meridian.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Hickory Hills. Straight-line distance: 262.67 mi (422.72 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 Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4568700, -88.6391900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory Hills (-88.63919, 30.45687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $3.71 | $38.90 | $77.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $44.02 | $88.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.10 | $96.21 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $60.54 | $121.09 |
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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