Jackson, Tennessee to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94 miles 151.2 km · straight line
117.4 miles estimated 189 km · driving distance
2h 22min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
176° S bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Tupelo?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Tupelo is 94 miles (151.2 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located S of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.4 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Tupelo in Mississippi.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Tennessee 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 Jackson, Tennessee to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 22min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 50min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 15min $14–$41* Comfort

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Tupelo
34.26°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
85m elevation
Explore more routes from Tupelo

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 265 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients