Danville, Illinois to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409.6 miles 659.2 km · straight line
491.5 miles estimated 791 km · driving distance
9h 53min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Danville, Illinois from Tupelo?

The distance from Danville, Illinois to Tupelo is 409.6 miles (659.2 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located S of Danville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 491.5 miles, taking about 9h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Illinois in Illinois 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Illinois 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 Danville, Illinois to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 53min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 52min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 23min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Illinois & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Danville, Illinois
40.12°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
183m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients