How far is Tupelo, MS from New Albany, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to New Albany, MS is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and New Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and New Albany.
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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
772 ft · 36 sec · Court Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Green Street
2359 ft · 1 min · North Green Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2550 ft · 1 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto North Gloster Street
1 km · 1 min · North Gloster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MS 178 West
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto McCullough Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · McCullough Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
1113 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 15
1.4 km · 1 min · Mississippi Highway 15
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Turn left onto East Bankhead Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Bankhead Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
64 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Street
29 m · 4 sec · Highland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and New Albany.
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.
McCullough Boulevard
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 New Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to New Albany?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Tupelo and 13 miles from New Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near New Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.26 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 New Albany
City in Union County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 8,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942700, -89.0078400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Albany (-89.00784, 34.49427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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