Kansas City to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

466.5 miles 750.8 km · straight line
554.6 miles actual route 892.6 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Tupelo?

The distance from Kansas City to Tupelo is 466.5 miles (750.8 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.6 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Tupelo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 32min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM