How far is Newton, MS from Chunky, MS?
The driving distance from Newton, MS to Chunky, MS is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Chunky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Chunky.
-
1
Start on South Main Street
57 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
117 m · 16 sec · East Church Street
-
3
Turn left onto Decatur Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Decatur Street
-
4
Turn right onto Northside Drive
1.1 km · 60 sec · Northside Drive
-
5
Turn left onto Country Road 1525
2653 ft · 50 sec · Country Road 1525
-
6
Take the ramp slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right
1232 ft · 35 sec
-
9
Turn right onto Chunky Duffee Road
2648 ft · 53 sec · Chunky Duffee Road
-
10
Continue on Adams Street
2863 ft · 1 min · Adams Street
-
11
Turn left
1073 ft · 20 sec
-
12
Turn right onto Poplar Street
61 m · 11 sec · Poplar Street
-
13
Turn right onto Railroad Street
47 m · 7 sec · Railroad Street
-
14
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Chunky.
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.
Country Road 1525
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Chunky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Chunky?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Hickory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Newton and 7.9 miles from Chunky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Chunky.
Stop Ideas Near Hickory
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 Hickory.
Union Station
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Chunky. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.11 km).
#1 Newton
City in Newton County, Mississippi
| Population | 3,123 |
| Coordinates | 32.3212600, -89.1633900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chunky
City in Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 313 |
| Coordinates | 32.3257000, -88.9281100 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Railroad Street (-88.92808, 32.325444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.