Memphis to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Memphis from Tupelo?

The distance from Memphis to Tupelo is 98.1 miles (157.9 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located SE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.6 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Tupelo in Mississippi.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis 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.