How far is Carthage, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Carthage, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Tupelo.
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Start on the route
14 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Carthage Point Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Carthage Point Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Carthage Point Road
668 ft · 29 sec · Carthage Point Road
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Turn straight onto Lower Woodville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lower Woodville Road
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Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
6.4 mi · 8 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit slight right
53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43 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 Carthage and Tupelo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
MS Hwy 25
Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Carthage and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.4 miles from Carthage and 131.4 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.59 one way or $77.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carthage and Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Lena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lena.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 246.78 mi (397.16 km).
#1 Carthage
Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,725 |
| Coordinates | 31.5265600, -91.4459500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.59 | $77.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.40 | $86.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.18 | $110.36 |
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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