How far is Tupelo, MS from Ripley, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Ripley, MS is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Ripley.
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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
8.7 mi · 13 min · Mississippi Highway 15
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Turn straight
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
139 m · 20 sec · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Ripley.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Ripley?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Tupelo and 22.4 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near New Albany
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 New Albany.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 35.47 mi (57.09 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 Ripley
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 34.7298200, -88.9506200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-88.95062, 34.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
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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