How far is Fulton, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Fulton, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Tupelo.
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Start on North Cummings Street
37 m · 9 sec · North Cummings Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2385 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Adams Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo
1859 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road
1132 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Auburn Road
1983 ft · 54 sec · Auburn Road
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Continue on North Eason Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Eason Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 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 Fulton 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.
South Adams Street
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 Fulton and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Mantachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Fulton and 12.1 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Tupelo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.21 km).
#1 Fulton
City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi
| Population | 3,846 |
| Coordinates | 34.2739900, -88.4092100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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