How far is Tupelo, MS from Kosciusko, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Kosciusko, MS is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
105.03 mi
02h 43m
Flight
97.29 mi
156.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.29 mi
Kilometers
156.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.03 mi
Kilometers
169.03 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-16T02:47
Arrive Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Maben
MS

Town of the United States

From Tupelo
52.6 mi
01h 21m
To Kosciusko
52.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    85 m · 18 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1533 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 285

    691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1106 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 230

    1659 ft · 32 sec · County Road 230

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    38.5 mi · 58 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    643 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East Jefferson Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Natchez Trace Parkway
83.9 mi · 80%
West Main Street
2.87 mi · 3%
County Road 285
2.32 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
1.87 mi · 2%
County Road 230
0.31 mi
North Broadway Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Natchez Trace Parkway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

45.4 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maben
01h 21m from Tupelo
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Kosciusko.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Maben is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Tupelo and 52.4 miles from Kosciusko.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Kosciusko.

Stop Ideas Near Maben

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maben, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maben.

RAIL

Greenwood

101 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Kosciusko. Straight-line distance: 97.29 mi (156.57 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Kosciusko (-89.58956, 33.058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.10
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.05 $28.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.80 $31.60
Premium $4.63 $17.16 $34.32
Diesel $5.42 $20.09 $40.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Kosciusko. The current time is 02:47:09.

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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.