How far is Tupelo, MS from Greenwood, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.46 mi
00h 31m
Flight
11.46 mi
18.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.46 mi
Kilometers
24.88 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-19T10:04
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
MS

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

From Tupelo
7.7 mi
00h 15m
To Greenwood
7.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
12.3 mi · 80%
Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.88 mi · 19%
Bankhead Road Southwest
0.11 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.06 mi
North Front Street
0.05 mi
Greenwood Hopewell Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue straight

7.54 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 15m from Tupelo
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tupelo and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Tupelo and 7.8 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tupelo and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.63 $2.54 $5.09
Diesel $5.42 $2.98 $5.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Greenwood. The current time is 10:04:53.

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.