How far is Louisville, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Louisville, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
98.92 mi
01h 37m
Flight
80.92 mi
130.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.92 mi
Kilometers
130.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.2 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Sat, May 30, 9:25 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, May 30, 11:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-05-30T19:48
Arrive Tupelo
Sat, May 30, 9:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Louisville
51.2 mi
00h 48m
To Tupelo
47.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on MS-14/West Main Street

    30 m · 6 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto MS-25 N

    1412 ft · 18 sec · MS-25 N

  4. 4

    Continue on Stockyard Road

    1557 ft · 20 sec · Stockyard Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 35%
Stockyard Road
31 mi · 31%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 18%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 12%
North Church Avenue
3.11 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

34.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 48m from Louisville
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and 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 Louisville to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Louisville and 47.7 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 80.92 mi (130.23 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
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: West Main Street (-89.055056, 33.123513)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.86 $29.73
Premium $4.63 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $5.42 $18.90 $37.80

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Tupelo. The current time is 19:48:35.

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.