How far is Tchula, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Tchula, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Webster County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tchula and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tchula and Tupelo.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
562 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight right
118 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
85 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2396 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Greenwood, Winona
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
41.3 mi · 49 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto County Road 285
839 ft · 36 sec · County Road 285
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Trace State Park
1686 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left 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 Tchula and Tupelo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Natchez Trace Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.3 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tchula and Partly Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tchula to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Eupora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Tchula and 73.9 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tchula and Partly Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Eupora
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 Eupora.
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tchula and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 114.59 mi (184.41 km).
#1 Tchula
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -90.2228600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
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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