How far is Senatobia, MS from Tupelo, MS?

The driving distance from Senatobia, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.06 mi
01h 37m
Flight
76.19 mi
122.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.19 mi
Kilometers
122.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.06 mi
Kilometers
162.64 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:54 PM CDT
Return by in Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Senatobia
2026-04-15T17:16
Arrive Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:54 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 Senatobia
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
Potts Camp
MS

Town of the United States

From Senatobia
45.5 mi
00h 48m
To Tupelo
55.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Senatobia and Tupelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    30.3 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Tupelo

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    98 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
88.2 mi · 87%
US 45
1.69 mi · 2%
North Front Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Downtown Tupelo
0.27 mi
North Spring Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

55.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
+24.8 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potts Camp
00h 48m from Senatobia
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Senatobia 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 Senatobia to Tupelo?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 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?

Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Senatobia and 55.6 miles from Tupelo.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Senatobia and Partly Cloudy near Tupelo.

Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Senatobia and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 76.19 mi (122.62 km).

Senatobia

#1 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
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: South Panola Street (-89.968558, 34.617599)
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.04
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.52 $27.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.20 $30.41
Premium $4.63 $16.51 $33.02
Diesel $5.42 $19.33 $38.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Senatobia and Tupelo. The current time is 17:16:44.

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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.