How far is Tupelo, MS from Kearney Park, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Kearney Park, MS is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.35 mi
04h 07m
Flight
148.07 mi
238.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.07 mi
Kilometers
238.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.35 mi
Kilometers
295.07 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kearney Park
Fri, Nov 6, 11:45 PM CST
Return by in Tupelo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:52 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-11-06T19:38
Arrive Kearney Park
Fri, Nov 6, 11:45 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:00 PM CST
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
Kilmichael
MS

Town of the United States

From Tupelo
91.7 mi
02h 03m
To Kearney Park
91.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
44°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Kearney Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    85 m · 18 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1533 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 285

    691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    40.2 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    1837 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora

    2214 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1486 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Livingston Vernon Road

    5.2 mi · 13 min · Livingston Vernon Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Vernon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 285
108 mi · 59%
Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 25%
Livingston Vernon Road
5.2 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.87 mi · 2%
MS 22
0.7 mi
North Broadway Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 285

Merge slight left

65.1 mi · 01h 10m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kilmichael
02h 03m from Tupelo
Leave By
8:46 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Partly Cloudy near Kearney Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Kearney Park?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Kilmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Tupelo and 91.7 miles from Kearney Park.

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

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:46 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.14 one way or $48.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Partly Cloudy near Kearney Park.

Stop Ideas Near Kilmichael

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

57 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

103 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Kearney Park. Straight-line distance: 148.07 mi (238.3 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 Kearney Park

Kearney Park is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5890300, -90.3153700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Kearney Park (-90.31537, 32.58903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $24.14
Round trip
$48.28
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $24.14 $48.28
Mid-grade $4.21 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.61 $29.85 $59.69
Diesel $5.80 $37.52 $75.04

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Kearney Park. The current time is 19:38:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.