How far is Bruce, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Bruce, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.24 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.18 mi
66.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.18 mi
Kilometers
66.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.24 mi
Kilometers
79.25 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in Bruce
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bruce
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Tupelo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bruce
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
Algoma
MS

Town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi

From Bruce
24.6 mi
00h 30m
To Tupelo
24.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Johnson Street

    129 m · 21 sec · West Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    33 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1824 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway East

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pontotoc Parkway East

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bruce 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
5.66 mi · 11%
Old Highway 6
5.64 mi · 11%
Pontotoc Parkway East
2.48 mi · 5%
West Johnson Street
0.43 mi · 1%
North Spring Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

33 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algoma
00h 30m from Bruce
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bruce and Sunny near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Algoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Bruce and 24.7 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bruce and Sunny near Tupelo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bruce and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 41.18 mi (66.28 km).

Bruce

#1 Bruce

Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates33.9920600, -89.3489600
Altitude84
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: West Johnson Street (-89.34896, 33.992408)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.41 $14.82
Premium $4.63 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.42 $9.42 $18.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bruce and Tupelo. The current time is 19:22:05.

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.