How far is Mendenhall, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Mendenhall, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendenhall and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendenhall and Tupelo.
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Start on West Maud Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · West Maud Avenue
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Turn left onto Mitchell Street
64 m · 6 sec · Mitchell Street
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Continue on North East Street
1 mi · 2 min · North East Street
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Turn slight left
1969 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right
886 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 13 North
15.5 mi · 23 min · Highway 13 North
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Continue on State Highway 13
34.4 mi · 51 min · State Highway 13
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Turn straight onto Canton Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Canton Avenue
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Turn right
50.7 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 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 Mendenhall and Tupelo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
50.7 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mendenhall and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendenhall to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Mendenhall and 105 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendenhall and Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.
Union Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendenhall and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 172.39 mi (277.44 km).
#1 Mendenhall
City in Mississippi
| Population | 2,393 |
| Coordinates | 31.9618200, -89.8700800 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.09 | $68.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.91 | $79.82 |
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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