Louisville to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.1 miles 516.7 km · straight line
386.4 miles actual route 621.9 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Tupelo?

The distance from Louisville to Tupelo is 321.1 miles (516.7 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located SSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.4 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM