Bloomington, Indiana to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.8 miles 579.1 km · straight line
431.8 miles estimated 694.9 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Tupelo?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Tupelo is 359.8 miles (579.1 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located SSW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.8 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Tupelo in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana and Tupelo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Indiana to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Tupelo
34.26°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients