How far is Farmington, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Farmington, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.77 mi
00h 58m
Flight
48.6 mi
78.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.6 mi
Kilometers
78.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.77 mi
Kilometers
89.76 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Fri, Apr 17, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T04:20
Arrive Tupelo
Fri, Apr 17, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Booneville
MS

City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Farmington
26.9 mi
00h 29m
To Tupelo
28.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 217

    45 m · 12 sec · County Road 217

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  3. 3

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 44 sec · Cruise Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 18 sec · North Fillmore Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Tate Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Tate Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2394 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Tupelo

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    98 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right 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 Farmington 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Tate Street
46.4 mi · 83%
Proper Street
2.58 mi · 5%
County Road 200
1.01 mi · 2%
North Front Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Cruise Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Downtown Tupelo
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

South Tate Street

Continue straight

30.6 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Booneville
00h 29m from Farmington
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Booneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Farmington and 28.9 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.21 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
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: County Road 217 (-88.452644, 34.930092)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.39 $16.78
Premium $4.63 $9.11 $18.22
Diesel $5.42 $10.67 $21.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Tupelo. The current time is 04:20:54.

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.