How far is Tupelo, MS from Shannon, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Shannon, MS is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Shannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Shannon.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
97 m · 16 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2248 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
5.8 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 145 North: Shannon
1582 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Noah Curtis Street
141 m · 13 sec · Noah Curtis Street
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Turn left onto North Collins
63 m · 10 sec · North Collins
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2306 ft · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Boyd Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · Boyd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Shannon.
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.
Martin Luther King Drive
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
5.83 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Shannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Shannon?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Tupelo and 5.5 miles from Shannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Shannon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 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 Shannon
Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 34.1162200, -88.7117200 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon (-88.71172, 34.11622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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