How far is Tupelo, MS from Sardis, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Sardis, MS is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.13 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.2 mi
112.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.2 mi
Kilometers
112.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.13 mi
Kilometers
133.78 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Sardis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Oxford
MS

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Tupelo
41.5 mi
00h 52m
To Sardis
41.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    85 m · 18 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    5.6 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Highway 6

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2407 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pontotoc Parkway East

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Pontotoc Parkway East

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 315: Sardis, Sardis Dam

    1268 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Lee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Lee Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
58.8 mi · 71%
Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 13%
Old Highway 6
6.09 mi · 7%
West Main Street
5.61 mi · 7%
East Lee Street
1.05 mi · 1%
MS 315
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue straight

25.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 52m from Tupelo
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Tupelo and 41.6 miles from Sardis.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

112 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 70.2 mi (112.97 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sardis

Town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,661
Coordinates34.4370500, -89.9159200
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Sardis (-89.91592, 34.43705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.63 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $5.42 $15.87 $31.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Sardis. The current time is 05:19:28.

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.