Los Angeles to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1683 miles 2708.5 km · straight line
1899.8 miles actual route 3057.4 km · driving distance
32h 52min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 53min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Tupelo?

The distance from Los Angeles to Tupelo is 1683 miles (2708.5 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1899.8 miles, taking about 32h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 53min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 52min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 26min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~42h 44min $228–$665* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 561 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 140 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM