How far is Tupelo, MS from Lynchburg, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.84 mi
01h 58m
Flight
92.88 mi
149.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.88 mi
Kilometers
149.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.67 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 6:07 AM CST
Return by in Tupelo
Tue, Nov 10, 8:05 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-11-10T04:08
Arrive Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 6:07 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:30 PM CST
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
Potts Camp
MS

Town of the United States

From Tupelo
49.9 mi
00h 59m
To Lynchburg
50 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    772 ft · 36 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Green Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · North Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2550 ft · 1 min · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gloster Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Gloster Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MS 178 West

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto McCullough Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · McCullough Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1113 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Goodman Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    66 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    50 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCullough Boulevard
83.7 mi · 84%
Goodman Road
13.9 mi · 14%
North Gloster Street
0.63 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.48 mi
North Green Street
0.45 mi
MS 178 West
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

McCullough Boulevard

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potts Camp
00h 59m from Tupelo
Leave By
2:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Tupelo and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Tupelo and 50 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Tupelo and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potts Camp, 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 Potts Camp.

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 92.88 mi (149.48 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9623200, -90.0959300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Lynchburg (-90.09593, 34.96232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.86
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $12.93 $25.86
Mid-grade $4.15 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.56 $16.03 $32.07
Diesel $5.75 $20.24 $40.47

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Lynchburg. The current time is 04:08:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.