How far is Tupelo, MS from Belzoni, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Belzoni, MS is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.26 mi
03h 53m
Flight
126.58 mi
203.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.58 mi
Kilometers
203.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.26 mi
Kilometers
253.09 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belzoni
Wed, Apr 15, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-15T16:11
Arrive Belzoni
Wed, Apr 15, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kilmichael
MS

Town of the United States

From Tupelo
78.6 mi
01h 56m
To Belzoni
78.6 mi
01h 56m

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
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    85 m · 18 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1533 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 285

    691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    817 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1076 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 512

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 512

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 512

    4.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 512

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.3 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 285
70.5 mi · 45%
Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 29%
County Road 512
6.28 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.87 mi · 2%
North Broadway Street
0.06 mi
Court Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 285

Continue straight

64.6 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kilmichael
01h 56m from Tupelo
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Belzoni.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kilmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Tupelo and 78.6 miles from Belzoni.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kilmichael

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kilmichael, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kilmichael.

RAIL

Greenwood

57 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

103 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Belzoni. Straight-line distance: 126.58 mi (203.71 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Belzoni

City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,889
Coordinates33.1842900, -90.4892600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Belzoni (-90.48926, 33.18429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.01 L · about $21.02
Round trip
$42.04
11.1 gal · 42.02 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.02 $42.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.64 $47.27
Premium $4.63 $25.67 $51.34
Diesel $5.42 $30.05 $60.11

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 Belzoni. The current time is 16:11:10.

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.