Origin
Booneville, MS
Night in Booneville on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Booneville, MS to Tupelo, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, MS
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Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
Booneville to Tupelo is 31.1 miles and takes about 40m via US 45, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within Mississippi. You'll spend most of your time on US 45, a common highway type that makes for a predictable journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger travel plan within the Southeast region. Plan for a simple, efficient transit between these two Mississippi towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 20.2 mi | 23m |
| MS 30 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| North 2nd Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Front Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 20.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on Washington Street
28 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
4
Turn straight onto MS 30
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
MS 30
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 30
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6
Continue on US 45
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Downtown Tupelo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on North Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 145 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto MS 145 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MS 30
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30 toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Alb...
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Downtown Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown Tupelo
5
31 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Tupelo on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 drive is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roads like US 45. You'll experience a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the trip, including one uninterrupted stretch of 20.2 miles on US 45. The route transitions from MS 30 to US 45, and finally to North 2nd Street as you approach Tupelo, offering a typical highway experience with minimal deviation. Expect a straightforward driving dynamic with little in the way of complex intersections or sharp turns.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and MS 30. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 145 / North 2nd Street.
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 31.1 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Booneville, MS to Tupelo, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Albany along the way.
New Albany
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via MS 30
About the Cities
Starting in Booneville, MS
Full guide →Booneville is a town of 9,100 people (2020) in the Mississippi Hills region.
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 40m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 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: near the start (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield. 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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