How far is Tupelo, MS from Fulton, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Fulton, MS is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Fulton.
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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
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Eason Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Eason Boulevard
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Continue on Auburn Road
746 ft · 20 sec · Auburn Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton, Amory
1613 ft · 42 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Adams Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2498 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Cummings Street
37 m · 3 sec · North Cummings Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cummings Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Fulton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Auburn Road
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Fulton?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mantachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Tupelo and 11.1 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Fulton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.21 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 Fulton
City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi
| Population | 3,846 |
| Coordinates | 34.2739900, -88.4092100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-88.40921, 34.27399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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