How far is Grenada, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Grenada, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
85.91 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.68 mi
115.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.91 mi
Kilometers
138.26 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Sat, Apr 18, 6:10 AM CDT
Return by in Grenada
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grenada
2026-04-18T04:25
Arrive Tupelo
Sat, Apr 18, 6:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grenada
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
Oxford
MS

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Grenada
49.6 mi
00h 52m
To Tupelo
36.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grenada and Tupelo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 North
80.6 mi · 94%
Sunset Drive
7.39 mi · 9%
West Main Street
5.66 mi · 7%
Old Highway 6
5.64 mi · 7%
North Spring Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 7 North

Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

36.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 52m from Grenada
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grenada and Partly Sunny then 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 Grenada to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Grenada and 36.3 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grenada and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

112 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grenada and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.36 km).

Grenada

#1 Grenada

City in Mississippi

Population12,105
Coordinates33.7690000, -89.8084200
Altitude66
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: Sunset Drive (-89.80842, 33.769063)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.47
Round trip
$22.95
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.47 $22.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.90 $25.81
Premium $4.63 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $5.42 $16.41 $32.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grenada and Tupelo. The current time is 04:25:54.

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.