How far is Tupelo, MS from Tutwiler, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Tutwiler, MS is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
114.61 mi
02h 39m
Flight
100.19 mi
161.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.19 mi
Kilometers
161.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.61 mi
Kilometers
184.45 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tutwiler
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Tutwiler
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Taylor
MS

Village in Mississippi, United States

From Tupelo
57.2 mi
01h 19m
To Tutwiler
57.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tallahatchie Avenue

    1716 ft · 1 min · Tallahatchie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hancock Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Hancock Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    74 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
71.3 mi · 62%
Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 10%
Old Highway 6
6.09 mi · 5%
West Main Street
5.61 mi · 5%
Tallahatchie Avenue
0.32 mi
North Broadway Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
01h 19m from Tupelo
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Tutwiler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Tupelo and 57.4 miles from Tutwiler.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Partly Sunny near Tutwiler.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

100 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

105 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Tutwiler. Straight-line distance: 100.19 mi (161.24 km).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

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

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

#2 Tutwiler

City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,401
Coordinates34.0148300, -90.4317600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Tutwiler (-90.43176, 34.01483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.21 $34.41
Premium $4.63 $18.69 $37.37
Diesel $5.42 $21.88 $43.75

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 Tutwiler. The current time is 21:54:46.

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.