How far is Tupelo, MS from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Norman, OK is about 576.8 miles (928.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 500.2 miles (805 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 10h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Norman.
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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
93.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 55 Alternate North: Little Rock
3190 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
452.7 mi · 7 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
1023 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
70 m · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street
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Turn left onto South Sooner Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road
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Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto East Robinson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street
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Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
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Turn right onto East Gray Street
141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street
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Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Norman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
453 mi · 07h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Norman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Norman?
The road trip is about 576.8 miles (928.2 km) and usually takes 10h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.7 miles from Tupelo and 289.1 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 500.2 miles (805 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.24 one way or $160.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Norman. Straight-line distance: 500.23 mi (805.04 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 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 928 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $80.24 | $160.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $89.32 | $178.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $97.37 | $194.75 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $120.00 | $240.01 |
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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