How far is Tupelo, MS from Ackerman, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Ackerman, MS is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Chickasaw County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Ackerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Ackerman.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
85 m · 18 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1533 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 285
691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Horton Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · Horton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
1148 ft · 34 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto South Louisville Street
35 m · 5 sec · South Louisville Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Louisville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Ackerman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Natchez Trace Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 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 Cloudy leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Ackerman?
The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Tupelo and 38 miles from Ackerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
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 Woodland.
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Ackerman. Straight-line distance: 70.8 mi (113.94 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Ackerman
Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 33.3101200, -89.1728400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ackerman (-89.17284, 33.31012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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