How far is Tupelo, MS from Nellieburg, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Nellieburg, MS is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Nellieburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Nellieburg.
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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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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
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 left to continue on Old Highway 45 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Turn right onto Lindley Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lindley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lindley Road
1467 ft · 29 sec · Lindley Road
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Continue on North Hills Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Hills Street
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Turn right onto State Boulevard
3 mi · 7 min · State Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
615 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Old 8th Street Road North
1.3 km · 3 min · Old 8th Street Road North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old 8th Street Road North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Nellieburg.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Tupelo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nellieburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Nellieburg?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Tupelo and 72.6 miles from Nellieburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tupelo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nellieburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brooksville
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 Brooksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Nellieburg. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.96 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 Nellieburg
Census designated place
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 32.4068100, -88.7772700 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nellieburg (-88.77727, 32.40681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
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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