Starkville to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.2 miles 90.4 km · straight line
73 miles estimated 117.5 km · driving distance
1h 28min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Starkville from Tupelo?

The distance from Starkville to Tupelo is 56.2 miles (90.4 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located N of Starkville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73 miles, taking about 1h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Starkville 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 Starkville to Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 28min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 46min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Starkville & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Starkville
33.45°N, 88.82°W
America/Chicago
101m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 443.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients