How far is Tupelo, MS from Hurley, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Hurley, MS is about 277 miles (445.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
276.98 mi
05h 25m
Flight
248.83 mi
400.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.83 mi
Kilometers
400.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.98 mi
Kilometers
445.76 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurley
Sun, May 17, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Sun, May 17, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-05-17T10:00
Arrive Hurley
Sun, May 17, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 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
Marion
MS

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

From Tupelo
138.8 mi
02h 42m
To Hurley
138.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    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

  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

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    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    1.1 km · 49 sec

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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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    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    17.4 mi · 20 min

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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    36.1 mi · 41 min

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    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Airport Boulevard

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    Turn left onto State Highway 613

    2997 ft · 60 sec · State Highway 613

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 613

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
198 mi · 71%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 6%
Airport Boulevard
4.66 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi
Martin Luther King
1.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
02h 42m from Tupelo
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Hurley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277 miles (445.8 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Tupelo and 138.2 miles from Hurley.

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

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $74.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

92 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

101 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Hurley. Straight-line distance: 248.83 mi (400.46 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 Hurley

Hurley is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6610300, -88.4941800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Hurley (-88.49418, 30.66103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
37 L · about $37.00
Round trip
$74.00
19.54 gal · 74 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.00 $74.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.61 $83.22
Premium $4.63 $45.19 $90.37
Diesel $5.42 $52.90 $105.81

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Hurley. The current time is 10:00:09.

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.