How far is Lexington, MS from Tupelo, MS?

Fastest route

Travel from Lexington, Mississippi 39095 to Tupelo, Mississippi by car, covering a distance of 140 miles (approximately 225 kilometers). The estimated duration of the journey is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Directions

1. Head southwest on Court Sq toward Yazoo St.
2. Turn right onto MS-12 E/Depot St and continue to follow MS-12 E. Pass by Church's Texas Chicken (on the left in 0.4 mi).
3. Turn left to merge onto I-55 N toward Memphis.
4. Follow I-55 N, US-82 E, and Natchez Trace Pkwy to Tupelo.
5. Take exit 185 to merge onto US-82 E/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/Middleton Rd toward Winona. Continue to follow US-82 E.
6. Turn right onto Natchez Trace Exit Rd. Natchez Trace Exit Rd turns slightly right and becomes Deloach Rd.
7. Turn right onto Natchez Trace Pkwy. Take McCullough Blvd to N Front St.
8. Turn right onto McCullough Blvd and take the exit toward Front Street/Bancorpsouth/Arena.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚗 Before starting the journey, ensure your car is in good condition, and you have enough fuel for the trip.
• ⏰ Plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic hours for a smoother and quicker journey.
• 🗺️ Use a GPS navigation system or a reliable map app to help you stay on track and find the best route.
• 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks for the trip to stay refreshed and energized during the drive.
• 🚓 Obey all traffic laws and speed limits to ensure a safe trip and avoid any potential tickets or accidents.
• 🏨 If you plan to stay in Tupelo, book your accommodation in advance to secure a comfortable place to rest.
• 📱 Keep your phone charged and have a car charger handy in case you need to make calls or access navigation apps on the go.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lexington and Tupelo is 110.76 miles (178.25 km).

Flight distance from Lexington, MS to Tupelo, MS is 110.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Lexington to Tupelo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lexington, Mississippi to Tupelo, Mississippi is: 137.51 miles (221.3 km) by car.

Driving from Lexington to Tupelo will take approximately 02 hours 22 minutes.

#1 Lexington

City in and county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States

Population	1412
GPS Coordinates	33°6'47"N 90°3'11"W
Latitude	33.1131800
Longitude	-90.0531400
Altitude	71
Country	United States

#2 Tupelo

City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States

Population	38303
GPS Coordinates	34°15'29"N 88°42'17"W
Latitude	34.2580700
Longitude	-88.7046400
Altitude	85
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington and Tupelo

The distance between Lexington and Tupelo is 221 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lexington and Tupelo. The current time is 01:14:55.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.37 liters (4.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Tupelo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Tupelo is $14.6 (diesel $19.45).

Mississippi gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington and Tupelo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.