How far is Waveland, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Waveland, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waveland and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waveland and Tupelo.
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Start on Central Avenue
121 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
596 ft · 12 sec · Coleman Avenue
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Continue on Saint Joseph Street
3140 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
25 m · 7 sec · Saint Anthony Street
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Turn left onto McLaurin Street
2422 ft · 1 min · McLaurin Street
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Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue
1150 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Avenue
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Continue straight
25 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waveland and Tupelo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nicholson Avenue
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waveland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waveland to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Waveland and 156.1 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.66 one way or $83.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waveland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Enterprise
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 Enterprise.
Union Station
Laurel station
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Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waveland and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 277.17 mi (446.06 km).
#1 Waveland
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,315 |
| Coordinates | 30.2868600, -89.3761600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.66 | $83.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.88 | $101.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.57 | $119.13 |
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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