How far is Tupelo, MS from Water Valley, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Water Valley, MS is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
66.78 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.47 mi
86.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.47 mi
Kilometers
86.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.78 mi
Kilometers
107.48 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Water Valley
Mon, Apr 20, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Mon, Apr 20, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-20T03:10
Arrive Water Valley
Mon, Apr 20, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Toccopola
MS

Town of the United States

From Tupelo
33.4 mi
00h 43m
To Water Valley
33.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Water Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Water Valley.

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

    984 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge left

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Water Valley.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
25.8 mi · 39%
Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 17%
MS 7 South
9.57 mi · 14%
MS 7
6.73 mi · 10%
Old Highway 6
6.09 mi · 9%
West Main Street
5.61 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

24.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toccopola
00h 43m from Tupelo
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Clear near Water Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Water Valley?

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Toccopola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Tupelo and 33.4 miles from Water Valley.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Clear near Water Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Water Valley. Straight-line distance: 53.47 mi (86.05 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Water Valley

#2 Water Valley

City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,221
Coordinates34.1515000, -89.6314700
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Water Valley. The current time is 03:10:15.

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.