How far is Tupelo, MS from Tchula, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Tchula, MS is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Webster 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 Tchula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Tchula.
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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
85 m · 18 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
91 m · 17 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1533 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 285
691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
40.2 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight left
1837 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
80 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
562 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blake Street
117 m · 23 sec · Blake Street
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Turn left
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Tchula.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Natchez Trace Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Tchula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Tchula?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eupora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Tupelo and 74.9 miles from Tchula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Tchula.
Stop Ideas Near Eupora
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 Eupora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Tchula. Straight-line distance: 114.59 mi (184.41 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 Tchula
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -90.2228600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tchula (-90.22286, 33.1829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.47 | $48.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.65 | $57.29 |
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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