How far is Tupelo, MS from Centreville, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Centreville, MS is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.5 miles (416 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.34 mi
06h 15m
Flight
258.48 mi
415.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.48 mi
Kilometers
415.99 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.34 mi
Kilometers
499.44 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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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 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-19T03:11
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lena
MS

Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Tupelo
155.3 mi
03h 07m
To Centreville
155 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    76 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    629 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    20 mi · 30 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    15 mi · 26 min · South Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Howard Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Laurel Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Laurel Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1831 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi · 42%
I 55 South
76.3 mi · 25%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 5%
South Broad Street
15 mi · 5%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
258.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lena
03h 07m from Tupelo
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tupelo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Tupelo and 155 miles from Centreville.

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

The direct path is about 258.5 miles (416 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.47 one way or $82.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tupelo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.

Stop Ideas Near Lena

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lena, 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 Lena.

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

80 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 258.48 mi (415.99 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centreville

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates31.0896200, -91.0684400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Centreville (-91.06844, 31.08962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.45 L · about $41.47
Round trip
$82.94
21.9 gal · 82.9 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.47 $82.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.64 $93.27
Premium $4.63 $50.64 $101.29
Diesel $5.42 $59.29 $118.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Centreville. The current time is 03:11:32.

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.