How far is Tupelo, MS from Monticello, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Monticello, MS is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Monticello.
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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
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
51.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Waynesboro, Chantilly Street
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Chantilly Street
994 ft · 23 sec · Chantilly Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Street
1035 ft · 18 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on Teresa Street
1080 ft · 27 sec · Teresa Street
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Turn left onto North Magnolia Street
562 ft · 11 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Continue on Sawmill Road
1003 ft · 22 sec · Sawmill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road
144 m · 11 sec · Sawmill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road
2597 ft · 60 sec · Sawmill Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
39.5 mi · 45 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Monticello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 45 Aiternate
Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 01h 09m
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 Sunny near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Monticello?
The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Tupelo and 131.4 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Union Station
Laurel station
Thomasville, AL
Grove Hill, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 203.79 mi (327.97 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 Monticello
County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,447 |
| Coordinates | 31.5537800, -90.1073100 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-90.10731, 31.55378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $35.14 | $70.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.52 | $79.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.92 | $85.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.25 | $100.50 |
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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