How far is Tupelo, MS from Walnut Grove, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Walnut Grove, MS is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.03 mi
02h 56m
Flight
118.28 mi
190.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.28 mi
Kilometers
190.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.03 mi
Kilometers
206.04 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Batesville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Tupelo
63.9 mi
01h 28m
To Walnut Grove
64.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Walnut Grove.

  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

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sherard Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mississippi Highway 1

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alligator - Rena Lara Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
87.2 mi · 68%
Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 9%
Sherard Road
7.46 mi · 6%
Old Highway 6
6.09 mi · 5%
Mississippi Highway 1
5.89 mi · 5%
West Main Street
5.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue straight

62.3 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batesville
01h 28m from Tupelo
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tupelo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Walnut Grove?

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Batesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Tupelo and 64.1 miles from Walnut Grove.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tupelo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Batesville

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

91 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

92 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 118.28 mi (190.35 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Walnut Grove

#2 Walnut Grove

City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,658
Coordinates34.1403900, -90.7695500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Walnut Grove (-90.76955, 34.14039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.25 $38.50
Premium $4.63 $20.90 $41.81
Diesel $5.42 $24.48 $48.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Walnut Grove. The current time is 05:53:34.

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.