How far is Tupelo, MS from Amory, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Amory, MS is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.38 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.61 mi
36.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.38 mi
Kilometers
48.89 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amory
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 PM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-15T14:37
Arrive Amory
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
15.2 mi
00h 20m
To Amory
15.2 mi
00h 20m

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
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 56 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

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 East, MS 41 North: Amory, Okalona

    1271 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 278 East: Amory

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
10.8 mi · 36%
US 278 East
8.72 mi · 29%
Martin Luther King Drive
7.15 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King
1.16 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 45 South

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

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettleton
00h 20m from Tupelo
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Amory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Nettleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Tupelo and 15.2 miles from Amory.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Amory. Straight-line distance: 22.61 mi (36.39 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Amory (-88.4881, 33.98428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.56 $9.11
Premium $4.63 $4.95 $9.90
Diesel $5.42 $5.79 $11.59

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 Amory. The current time is 14:37:12.

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.