How far is Yazoo City, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yazoo City and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Tupelo.
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Start on East 5th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on College Street
1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ward Street
1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right
2122 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 16
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 16
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Continue on Old Highway 16
950 ft · 19 sec · Old Highway 16
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Continue on Mississippi 433
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi 433
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the ramp left
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Greenwood, Winona
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
41.3 mi · 49 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto County Road 285
839 ft · 36 sec · County Road 285
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Trace State Park
1686 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Spring Street
70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yazoo City and Tupelo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Natchez Trace Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.3 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yazoo City to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Kilmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Yazoo City and 86.6 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Kilmichael
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 Kilmichael.
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Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 137.8 mi (221.76 km).
#1 Yazoo City
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,869 |
| Coordinates | 32.8551300, -90.4056500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.07 | $56.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
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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