How far is Lynchburg, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.74 mi
03h 35m
Flight
164.64 mi
264.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.64 mi
Kilometers
264.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.74 mi
Kilometers
323.06 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Tue, Nov 10, 8:35 AM CST
Return by in Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 12:10 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-11-10T05:00
Arrive Tupelo
Tue, Nov 10, 8:35 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Lynchburg
111.8 mi
01h 47m
To Tupelo
89 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Road

    40 m · 9 sec · Martin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farr Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Farr Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farr Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Farr Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farr Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Farr Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1174 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Queens Hill Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Queens Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Farr Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Farr Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Frontage Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on I-20

    3227 ft · 2 min · I-20

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bolton Brownsville Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec · Bolton Brownsville Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  24. 24

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

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

  26. 26

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

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 55%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 17%
Bolton Brownsville Road
18.7 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 9%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 6%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 47m from Lynchburg
Leave By
9:50 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Lynchburg and 89 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.00 one way or $52.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lynchburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 164.64 mi (264.96 km).

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#1 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4401400, -90.5489900
Altitude79
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: Martin Road (-90.548959, 32.440023)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $26.00
Round trip
$52.01
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $26.00 $52.01
Mid-grade $4.15 $29.40 $58.79
Premium $4.56 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.75 $40.70 $81.41

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Tupelo. The current time is 05:00:04.

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.