How far is City of Greenville, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.25 mi
03h 19m
Flight
147.59 mi
237.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.59 mi
Kilometers
237.53 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.25 mi
Kilometers
286.86 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Fri, Jun 12, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-06-12T01:39
Arrive Tupelo
Fri, Jun 12, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marks
MS

City in Mississippi

From City of Greenville
93 mi
01h 39m
To Tupelo
85.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
92°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Tupelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Tupelo.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    97.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Griffin Road
98.7 mi · 55%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
8.72 mi · 5%
West Main Street
5.66 mi · 3%
Old Highway 6
5.64 mi · 3%
South Broad Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Griffin Road

Keep slight right

97.6 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marks
01h 39m from City of Greenville
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Greenville and 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 City of Greenville to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Marks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from City of Greenville and 85.2 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Greenville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Marks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marks.

RAIL

Greenwood

83 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

99 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 147.59 mi (237.53 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
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: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $23.82
Round trip
$47.64
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.82 $47.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.79 $53.58
Premium $4.63 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.42 $34.06 $68.12

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Tupelo. The current time is 01:39:03.

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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.