Mattoon to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.5 miles 581.7 km · straight line
433.7 miles estimated 698 km · driving distance
8h 44min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Mattoon from Tupelo?

The distance from Mattoon to Tupelo is 361.5 miles (581.7 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located S of Mattoon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.7 miles, taking about 8h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Mattoon in Illinois 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mattoon 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 Mattoon to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 44min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 29min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 18min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mattoon & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients