How far is Tupelo, MS from Rolling Fork, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Rolling Fork, MS is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
213.56 mi
04h 37m
Flight
156.11 mi
251.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.11 mi
Kilometers
251.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.56 mi
Kilometers
343.69 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Lyon
MS

Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States

From Tupelo
106.8 mi
02h 18m
To Rolling Fork
106.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Rolling Fork.

  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

    5.6 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2407 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pontotoc Parkway East

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Pontotoc Parkway East

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Race Street

    1974 ft · 39 sec · Race Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
190 mi · 89%
Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 5%
Old Highway 6
6.09 mi · 3%
West Main Street
5.61 mi · 3%
Race Street
0.37 mi
North Broadway Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Take the exit slight left

82.8 mi · 01h 43m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
156.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyon
02h 18m from Tupelo
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Rolling Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Rolling Fork?

The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Tupelo and 106.8 miles from Rolling Fork.

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

The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Rolling Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Lyon

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

85 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

111 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Rolling Fork. Straight-line distance: 156.11 mi (251.24 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Rolling Fork

#2 Rolling Fork

City in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Population1,849
Coordinates32.9065200, -90.8781600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Rolling Fork (-90.87816, 32.90652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.53 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.11
15.08 gal · 57.06 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.55 $57.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.11 $64.23
Premium $4.63 $34.87 $69.75
Diesel $5.42 $40.83 $81.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Rolling Fork. The current time is 00:35:00.

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.