How far is Tupelo, MS from Aberdeen, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, MS is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.7 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.3 mi
50.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.7 mi
Kilometers
57.45 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-15T14:38
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
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
Nettleton
MS

Town of the United States

From Tupelo
17.9 mi
00h 23m
To Aberdeen
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

    21.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 45

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old US Hwy 45

  11. 11

    Continue on West Commerce Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Meridian Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
21.2 mi · 59%
Martin Luther King Drive
7.15 mi · 20%
Old US Hwy 45
3.08 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King
1.16 mi · 3%
West Commerce Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 45 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

21.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettleton
00h 23m from Tupelo
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tupelo and Partly Cloudy near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Nettleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Tupelo and 17.8 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.38 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.37 $10.73
Premium $4.63 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.42 $6.82 $13.65

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 Tupelo and Aberdeen. The current time is 14:38:33.

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.