Mesa to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1325.7 miles 2133.5 km · straight line
1517.4 miles actual route 2442 km · driving distance
26h 52min estimated drive time
$146 - $180 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Tupelo?

The distance from Mesa to Tupelo is 1325.7 miles (2133.5 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located E of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1517.4 miles, taking about 26h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 52min $146 - $180 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 14min $121–$228* Budget
Train ~34h 56min $182–$531* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 442 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM