How far is Tupelo, MS from Magee, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Magee, MS is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Magee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Magee.
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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
2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2248 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
51.2 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
56.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the ramp sharp left
824 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
37 m · 6 sec
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Continue on New Galilee Road
1274 ft · 20 sec · New Galilee Road
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Continue on Sanitorium Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sanitorium Road
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Continue on Sanatorium Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Sanatorium Road
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northwest
45 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Magee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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56.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Magee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Magee?
The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Tupelo and 108.5 miles from Magee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Magee.
Stop Ideas Near Noxapater
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 Noxapater.
Union Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Magee. Straight-line distance: 175.18 mi (281.93 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 Magee
City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,094 |
| Coordinates | 31.8737700, -89.7336900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magee (-89.73369, 31.87377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.67 | $65.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.47 | $70.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.53 | $83.07 |
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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