How far is Tupelo, MS from Union, MS?

The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Union, MS is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.16 mi
03h 06m
Flight
118.98 mi
191.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.98 mi
Kilometers
191.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.16 mi
Kilometers
232 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Nov 6, 12:21 PM CST
Return by in Tupelo
Fri, Nov 6, 3:27 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-11-06T09:14
Arrive Union
Fri, Nov 6, 12:21 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Tupelo
72.1 mi
01h 33m
To Union
72 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
78°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2248 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    41.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Jackson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Jackson Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
76.5 mi · 53%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 11%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

41.3 mi · 01h 02m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 33m from Tupelo
Leave By
10:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Tupelo and 72 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.10 one way or $38.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Union. Straight-line distance: 118.98 mi (191.48 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 Union

Union is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5715300, -89.1214500
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Union (-89.12145, 32.57153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.26 L · about $19.10
Round trip
$38.20
10.18 gal · 38.52 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $19.10 $38.20
Mid-grade $4.22 $21.49 $42.98
Premium $4.62 $23.52 $47.03
Diesel $5.82 $29.60 $59.21

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Union. The current time is 09:14:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.