Origin
Collins, MS
Late night in Collins on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collins, 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
4h 24m
Distance
227.4 mi
366 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collins, MS
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Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
Collins to Tupelo is 227.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m via Main Street, West 5th Street, and Sawmill Road, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a recommended one-day drive time and a modest fuel estimate, this trip is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.7 miles from Collins, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 65.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 53 mi | 1h 3m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 50.8 mi | 54m |
| US 84 | 25.9 mi | 29m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| I 59 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 65.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collins, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on South Beech Avenue
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Beech Avenue
2
Turn right onto MS 184
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 84
26 mi
·
29 min
·
US 84
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on West 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 5th Street
5
Continue on Sawmill Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sawmill Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Sawmill Road
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sawmill Road
7
Continue on Sawmill Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sawmill Road
8
Continue on North Magnolia Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Magnolia Street
9
Turn right onto Teresa Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Teresa Street
10
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cross Street
11
Turn right onto Chantilly Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chantilly Street
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Merge onto I 59
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 59
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 45 North: Macon
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 45
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 45
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
19
Continue on US 45; MS 6
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
20
Take the exit onto MS 6
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
MS 6
Toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
21
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
7 sec
22
Turn left onto MS 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 24m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary, though the $35 fuel cost suggests it won't be a major expense. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns indicated by the route's 'turn-heavy' profile; this will be your primary navigational focus. Since it's a local road drive, be mindful of speed limits and local traffic patterns as you make your way to Tupelo.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.7 miles from Collins, MS, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tupelo, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Collins, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collins, MS
This is one driving day of about 227.4 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Collins, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 65.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.7 miles from Collins, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 153.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 84
Turn right onto US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
27.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Sawmill Road
Enter roundabout onto Sawmill Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
I 59
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscalo...
6
88.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 45 North: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 45 North: Macon
8
153.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupel...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.34 one way
$68.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.82 | $81.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.21 | $100.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.90 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.84 | $14.55 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Meridian, MS
114 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Main Street, West 5th Street, and Sawmill Road. The nature of these roads means you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course. While there isn't a designated 'longest stretch' noted, the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and local road conditions, making it a more engaged driving experience than a simple interstate journey.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.1 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and US Highway 45 Alternate. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 227.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (Sawmill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 79.3 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Collins, MS to Tupelo, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscaloosa along the way.
Tuscaloosa
79.3 mi in
|
~1h 28m
|
via I 59
About the Cities
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 4h 24m. Total distance: 227.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.1 miles on US 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tupelo, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (Sawmill Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 79.3 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Tupelo, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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