How far is Tupelo, MS from North Tunica, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to North Tunica, MS is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and North Tunica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and North Tunica.
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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
68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 269, MS 304: Tunica, Collierville
2683 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 269 South, MS 304 West: Tunica
2311 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 269 South, MS 304 West: Tunica
1953 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 269 South, MS 304 West: Tunica
1.1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Tunica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit right
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Prichard Road
143 m · 15 sec · Prichard Road
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Turn right onto Sears Avenue
146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue
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Turn left onto Gay Street
42 m · 6 sec · Gay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and North Tunica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
McCullough Boulevard
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tupelo and Patchy Fog near North Tunica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to North Tunica?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Tupelo and 60.8 miles from North Tunica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tupelo and Patchy Fog near North Tunica.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and North Tunica. Straight-line distance: 100.1 mi (161.1 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 North Tunica
Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 34.7009300, -90.3781500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tunica (-90.37815, 34.70093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
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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