How far is Tupelo, MS from Farmington, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Farmington, MS is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.88 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.6 mi
78.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.6 mi
Kilometers
78.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.88 mi
Kilometers
86.71 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Fri, Apr 17, 8:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Booneville
MS

City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Tupelo
27 mi
00h 35m
To Farmington
26.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    97 m · 19 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Barnes Street

    711 ft · 36 sec · Barnes Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue

    1048 ft · 52 sec · Hilda Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 45 North: Corinth

    779 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    132 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1334 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Harper Road

    64 m · 11 sec · South Harper Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Tate Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Tate Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 17 sec · North Fillmore Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 39 sec · Cruise Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 217

    45 m · 6 sec · County Road 217

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 217

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 North
46.4 mi · 86%
Proper Street
2.58 mi · 5%
South Tate Street
2.09 mi · 4%
County Road 200
1.01 mi · 2%
North Front Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Cruise Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 45 North

Keep slight right

30.6 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Booneville
00h 35m from Tupelo
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Booneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Tupelo and 26.9 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Farmington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.21 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Farmington (-88.45227, 34.93009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.63 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.42 $10.29 $20.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Farmington. The current time is 05:45:58.

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.