How far is Belmont, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Belmont, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
48.47 mi
00h 49m
Flight
33.17 mi
53.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.47 mi
Kilometers
78 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-15T16:27
Arrive Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 5:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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
Fulton
MS

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

From Belmont
23.1 mi
00h 24m
To Tupelo
25.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belmont and Tupelo.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    16.2 mi · 23 min · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Corridor V

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Corridor V

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1132 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    35 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1983 ft · 54 sec · Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Eason Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Eason Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor V
25 mi · 51%
2nd Street
16.2 mi · 33%
East Main Street
2.75 mi · 6%
North Eason Boulevard
1.49 mi · 3%
Auburn Road
0.62 mi · 1%
North Spring Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor V

Take the exit right

18.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
00h 24m from Belmont
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Belmont and Partly Cloudy near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Belmont and 25.4 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Belmont and Partly Cloudy near Tupelo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 33.17 mi (53.39 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5098200, -88.2092100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Tupelo

#2 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-88.209319, 34.509751)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.95
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.48 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.28 $14.57
Premium $4.63 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.42 $9.26 $18.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Tupelo. The current time is 16:27:42.

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.