How far is Tupelo, MS from Rosedale, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Rosedale, MS is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Rosedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Rosedale.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
85 m · 18 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
5.6 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 6
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6
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Take the ramp straight
2407 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 13 min · Pontotoc Parkway East
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
61.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mississippi Highway 1
8.7 mi · 13 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Highway 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Rosedale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pontotoc Parkway West
Continue straight
61.8 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Rosedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Rosedale?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Batesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Tupelo and 76.3 miles from Rosedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Rosedale.
Stop Ideas Near Batesville
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 Batesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 135.89 mi (218.7 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 Rosedale
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,559 |
| Coordinates | 33.8534400, -91.0278900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosedale (-91.02789, 33.85344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
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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