How far is Sardis, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Sardis, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.64 mi
03h 48m
Flight
193.96 mi
312.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.96 mi
Kilometers
312.15 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.64 mi
Kilometers
372.79 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Sardis
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Tupelo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis
9:00 PM CDT
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 Sardis
117.9 mi
01h 54m
To Tupelo
113.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monticello Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Monticello Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Street

    148 m · 19 sec · Georgetown Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    702 ft · 24 sec · West Gallatin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Caldwell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

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

  22. 22

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

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 48%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 15%
I 55
32.3 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 8%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 5%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 54m from Sardis
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Sardis and Partly Cloudy near Tupelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 117.9 miles from Sardis and 113.8 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Sardis and Partly Cloudy 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 Sardis and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 193.96 mi (312.15 km).

Sardis

#1 Sardis

Town of the United States

Population1,529
Coordinates31.8010000, -90.3242600
Altitude116
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: Monticello Road (-90.324152, 31.801185)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.94 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.88
16.34 gal · 61.88 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.94 $61.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.80 $69.59
Premium $4.63 $37.79 $75.57
Diesel $5.42 $44.24 $88.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis and Tupelo. The current time is 21:20:18.

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.