How far is Cleveland, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Cleveland, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.01 mi
02h 35m
Flight
121.04 mi
194.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.04 mi
Kilometers
194.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.01 mi
Kilometers
249.46 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-12T18:18
Arrive Tupelo
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Batesville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Cleveland
75.1 mi
01h 17m
To Tupelo
79.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    23 m · 6 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bolivar Avenue

    1339 ft · 1 min · North Bolivar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Sunflower Road

    2915 ft · 1 min · West Sunflower Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Davis Avenue

    39.5 mi · 47 min · North Davis Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    97.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Davis Avenue
138 mi · 89%
West Main Street
5.66 mi · 4%
Old Highway 6
5.64 mi · 4%
West Sunflower Road
0.55 mi
North Bolivar Avenue
0.25 mi
North Spring Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Davis Avenue

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 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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batesville
01h 17m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Batesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Cleveland and 79.8 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Batesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Batesville, 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 Batesville.

RAIL

Greenwood

91 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

92 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 121.04 mi (194.8 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,846
Coordinates33.7440000, -90.7248200
Altitude43
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: South Court Street (-90.724829, 33.744123)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $20.71
Round trip
$41.43
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.71 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.63 $25.30 $50.60
Diesel $5.42 $29.62 $59.24

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Tupelo. The current time is 18:18:30.

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.