Knoxville to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.8 miles 474.5 km · straight line
368.5 miles estimated 593.1 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Tupelo?

The distance from Knoxville to Tupelo is 294.8 miles (474.5 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located WSW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.5 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients