How far is Booneville, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Booneville, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lee County, Mississippi, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Booneville and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville and Tupelo.
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Start on Washington Street
9 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight right
1235 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight
2043 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Tupelo
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on North Front Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Front Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
98 m · 13 sec · West 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 Booneville and Tupelo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 45 South
Continue straight
20.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Booneville and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Booneville to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Guntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Booneville and 15.6 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Booneville and Sunny near Tupelo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Booneville and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.25 km).
#1 Booneville
City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,400 |
| Coordinates | 34.6581500, -88.5667200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
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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