How far is Tupelo, MS from Guntown, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Guntown, MS is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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.
Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Guntown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Guntown.
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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 · 19 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Front Street
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Turn right onto Barnes Street
711 ft · 36 sec · Barnes Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue
1048 ft · 52 sec · Hilda Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 45 North: Corinth
779 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
132 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
2192 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
970 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Guntown.
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.
US 45 North
Keep slight right
12.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Mostly Sunny near Guntown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Guntown?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Saltillo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Tupelo and 7.5 miles from Guntown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Guntown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Guntown. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.99 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 Guntown
Town in Lee County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 2,797 |
| Coordinates | 34.4431600, -88.6597800 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guntown (-88.65978, 34.44316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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