How far is Ecru, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Ecru, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ecru and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ecru and Tupelo.
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Start on Church Street
42 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Jones Avenue
712 ft · 33 sec · Jones Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 278 East, MS 6 East: Tupelo
1671 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
8.3 mi · 10 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Old Highway 6
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6
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Continue on West Main Street
5.7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Turn left 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 Ecru 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.
Pontotoc Parkway West
Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
8.27 mi · 00h 10m
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 Ecru and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ecru to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Pontotoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Ecru and 12 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ecru and Sunny near Tupelo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ecru and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 19.33 mi (31.11 km).
#1 Ecru
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 34.3531600, -89.0231200 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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