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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
85 m · 18 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1533 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 285
691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1106 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 230
1659 ft · 32 sec · County Road 230
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
38.5 mi · 58 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn left
643 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto East Jefferson Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maben.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Kosciusko. Straight-line distance: 97.29 mi (156.57 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 Kosciusko
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,615 |
| Coordinates | 33.0580000, -89.5895600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kosciusko (-89.58956, 33.058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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