How far is Tupelo, MS from Charleston, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Charleston, MS is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Charleston.
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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
5.6 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 6
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6
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Take the ramp straight
2407 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 13 min · Pontotoc Parkway East
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 8 sec
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Merge left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Frostland Drive
27.1 mi · 40 min · Frostland Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1096 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
130 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Panola Street
24 m · 3 sec · South Panola Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Panola Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Frostland Drive
Turn right onto Frostland Drive
27.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Charleston?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Tupelo and 48 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 79.26 mi (127.55 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 Charleston
City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,882 |
| Coordinates | 34.0067800, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-90.05676, 34.00678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
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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