How far is Tupelo, MS from Columbus, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Columbus, MS is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Columbus.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
97 m · 16 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2248 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
6.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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1.2 km · 52 sec
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2.2 mi · 3 min
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2.6 mi · 3 min
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3.9 mi · 5 min
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1 km · 44 sec
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1.9 mi · 2 min
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2140 ft · 28 sec
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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7.8 mi · 11 min
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1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on North 5th Street
3239 ft · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
119 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
87 m · 13 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 45 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
24.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Columbus?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Tupelo and 32 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen.
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 55.03 mi (88.56 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 Columbus
County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.4956700, -88.4272600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
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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