Hot Springs to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248.7 miles 400.2 km · straight line
310.9 miles estimated 500.3 km · driving distance
6h 15min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Tupelo?

The distance from Hot Springs to Tupelo is 248.7 miles (400.2 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located E of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 310.9 miles, taking about 6h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Tupelo in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hot Springs and Tupelo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hot Springs to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 15min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 30min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 56min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Tupelo
34.26°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients