Lakeland to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lakeland from Tupelo?

The distance from Lakeland to Tupelo is 586.3 miles (943.6 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located NW of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 703.6 miles, taking about 14h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Tupelo in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Lakeland 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.