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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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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
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest
590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road
44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
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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.
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.
East Main Street
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7.54 mi · 00h 11m
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.
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).
#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 Greenwood
County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,457 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178800, -88.5100500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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