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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.86 mi
03h 25m
Flight
114.59 mi
184.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.59 mi
Kilometers
184.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.17 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tchula
Tue, May 5, 9:58 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Tue, May 5, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-05-05T06:33
Arrive Tchula
Tue, May 5, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eupora
MS

City in Webster County, Mississippi, United States

From Tupelo
74.9 mi
01h 42m
To Tchula
74.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1533 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 285

    691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    40.2 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    1837 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    80 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Carrollton Street

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Blake Street

    117 m · 23 sec · Blake Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    68 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 285
71.1 mi · 47%
Natchez Trace Parkway
45.4 mi · 30%
Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.87 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Drive
0.21 mi
Main Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eupora
01h 42m from Tupelo
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eupora, 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 Eupora.

RAIL

Greenwood

84 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Tchula. Straight-line distance: 114.59 mi (184.41 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Tchula

Town of the United States

Population1,905
Coordinates33.1829000, -90.2228600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Tchula (-90.22286, 33.1829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.07
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Tchula. The current time is 06:33:14.

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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.