How far is Tupelo, MS from Durant, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Durant, MS is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.78 mi
02h 59m
Flight
105.13 mi
169.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.13 mi
Kilometers
169.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.78 mi
Kilometers
213.69 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Durant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Eupora
MS

City in Webster County, Mississippi, United States

From Tupelo
66.4 mi
01h 29m
To Durant
66.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.2 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    1837 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    540 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 285
71 mi · 53%
Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 34%
West Main Street
2.87 mi · 2%
North Jackson Street
0.67 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.06 mi
Court Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Natchez Trace Parkway

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

45.4 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eupora
01h 29m from Tupelo
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Durant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Eupora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Tupelo and 66.4 miles from Durant.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Durant.

Stop Ideas Near Eupora

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

84 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Durant. Straight-line distance: 105.13 mi (169.19 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Durant

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population2,198
Coordinates33.0751300, -89.8545300
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Durant (-89.85453, 33.07513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.74 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.38 gal · 35.48 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.63 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.42 $25.40 $50.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Durant. The current time is 00:21:25.

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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.