Origin
Aberdeen, MS
Late night in Aberdeen on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, MS to Tupelo, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MS
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Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Aberdeen and Tupelo, this 35.5-mile journey is a straightforward trip that covers the distance in roughly 46 minutes. Because the drive is so short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to head out and return without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $5 on fuel for this Southeast route, making it an incredibly budget-friendly option. While the path remains entirely within Mississippi, it provides a functional link between these two regional hubs. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, the brevity of this drive offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Old US Hwy 45 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MS 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 20.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on South Meridian Street
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Meridian Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Commerce Street
3
Turn straight onto MS 145
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old US Hwy 45
4
Turn right onto US 45
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 45
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
6
Merge onto US 45; US 278
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue on US 45; MS 6
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
8
Take the exit onto MS 6
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
MS 6
Toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
9
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn left onto MS 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Aberdeen, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 24.8 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
MS 6
Take the exit onto MS 6 toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
4
34.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
MS 6 / East Main Street
Turn left onto MS 6 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tupelo, MS
Late night in Tupelo on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of your time spent on main thoroughfares like US 45, Martin Luther King Drive, and Old US Hwy 45. You will experience a primary stretch of 20.8 miles on US 45, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Transitioning from the highway segments onto local roads provides a shift in pace, though the overall feel remains consistent throughout the 35.5-mile trek. Expect a standard road experience that emphasizes efficiency over technical winding turns. Behind the wheel, you will find the route predictable and easy to navigate as you move north through the Mississippi landscape.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Martin Luther King Drive. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (MS 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Aberdeen, MS
Full guide →Founded 1834
Arriving in Tupelo, MS
Full guide →Tupelo is a city in Northeast Mississippi that is known best for being the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on US 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (MS 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tupelo, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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