How far is Itawamba County, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Itawamba County, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.08 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.66 mi
31.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.66 mi
Kilometers
31.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.08 mi
Kilometers
40.37 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Itawamba County
Thu, Oct 15, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Itawamba County
2026-10-15T11:03
Arrive Tupelo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Itawamba County
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mantachie
MS

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Itawamba County
12 mi
00h 14m
To Tupelo
13 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Itawamba County and Tupelo.

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Road Southwest

    802 ft · 38 sec · Walton Road Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Adams Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1132 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    35 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1983 ft · 54 sec · Auburn Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Eason Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Eason Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Adams Street
16.6 mi · 66%
East Main Street
2.75 mi · 11%
North Eason Boulevard
1.49 mi · 6%
Auburn Road
0.62 mi · 2%
Walton Road Southwest
0.15 mi · 1%
North Spring Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mantachie
00h 14m from Itawamba County
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Itawamba County and Sunny near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Itawamba County to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 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?

Mantachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Itawamba County and 13 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Itawamba County and Sunny near Tupelo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Itawamba County and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 19.66 mi (31.64 km).

Itawamba County

#1 Itawamba County

County in Mississippi, United States

Population23,261
Coordinates34.2799900, -88.3613200
Altitude112
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: Walton Road Southwest (-88.3598, 34.278908)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.91
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $3.45 $6.91
Mid-grade $4.38 $3.86 $7.71
Premium $4.77 $4.20 $8.40
Diesel $5.89 $5.18 $10.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Itawamba County and Tupelo. The current time is 11:03:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.