How far is Belmont, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Belmont, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 208.2 miles (335 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Buckatunna Millry Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · Buckatunna Millry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
568 ft · 26 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
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Continue on Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
60 m · 12 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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6.8 mi · 8 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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4.7 mi · 5 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Belmont and Tupelo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
Continue straight
78.9 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Belmont and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 208.2 miles (335 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Belmont and 104.1 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belmont and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Scooba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 186.26 mi (299.75 km).
#1 Belmont
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 31.5687700, -88.4839100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.30 | $62.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.99 | $67.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
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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