How far is Tupelo, MS from Holly Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
59.21 mi
01h 09m
Flight
55.08 mi
88.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.08 mi
Kilometers
88.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.21 mi
Kilometers
95.29 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-19T06:06
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Myrtle
MS

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

From Tupelo
29.6 mi
00h 34m
To Holly Springs
29.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Holly Springs.

  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

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 4, MS 7: Oxford, Holly Springs

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue

    688 ft · 19 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Memphis Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCullough Boulevard
55.5 mi · 94%
North Gloster Street
0.63 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.48 mi · 1%
North Green Street
0.45 mi · 1%
MS 4
0.32 mi · 1%
MS 178 West
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

McCullough Boulevard

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
00h 34m from Tupelo
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tupelo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Tupelo and 29.6 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tupelo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 55.08 mi (88.64 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 Holly Springs

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

Population7,610
Coordinates34.7676000, -89.4486900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Holly Springs (-89.44869, 34.7676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Holly Springs. The current time is 06:06:04.

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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.