How far is Tupelo, MS from Nettleton, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Nettleton, MS is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Nettleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Nettleton.
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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
6.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Will Robbins Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Will Robbins Highway
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1086 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Nettleton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Drive
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
6.15 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Nettleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Nettleton?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Tupelo and 7.9 miles from Nettleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Nettleton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Nettleton. Straight-line distance: 12.6 mi (20.27 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 Nettleton
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,896 |
| Coordinates | 34.0890000, -88.6222700 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nettleton (-88.62227, 34.089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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