How far is Tupelo, MS from Plantersville, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Plantersville, MS is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.93 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.84 mi
6.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.84 mi
Kilometers
6.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.93 mi
Kilometers
7.93 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantersville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 PM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-15T13:53
Arrive Plantersville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
MS

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

From Tupelo
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Plantersville
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Plantersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Plantersville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Briar Ridge Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Briar Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Pinecrest Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Pinecrest Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinecrest Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Plantersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Briar Ridge Road
2.57 mi · 52%
East Main Street
1.32 mi · 27%
Main Street
0.88 mi · 18%
Court Street
0.06 mi · 1%
North Front Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Pinecrest Avenue
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Briar Ridge Road

Turn right onto Briar Ridge Road

2.57 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 04m from Tupelo
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Plantersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Plantersville?

The road trip is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Tupelo and 2.5 miles from Plantersville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Plantersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Plantersville. Straight-line distance: 3.84 mi (6.18 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Plantersville

#2 Plantersville

City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,125
Coordinates34.2134400, -88.6645000
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Plantersville (-88.6645, 34.21344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.66 L · about $0.64
Round trip
$1.29
0.34 gal · 1.32 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.64 $1.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.72 $1.45
Premium $4.63 $0.79 $1.57
Diesel $5.42 $0.92 $1.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Plantersville. The current time is 13:53:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.