How far is Shannon, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Shannon, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon and Tupelo.
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Start on Boyd Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Boyd Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
2306 ft · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Collins
38 m · 7 sec · North Collins
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Turn right onto Noah Curtis Street
1103 ft · 17 sec · Noah Curtis Street
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Continue straight
682 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 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 Shannon and Tupelo.
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.
Martin Luther King Drive
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
7.68 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shannon and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shannon to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Shannon and 5.8 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon and Sunny near Tupelo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 km).
#1 Shannon
Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 34.1162200, -88.7117200 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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