Origin
Corinth, MS
Late night in Corinth on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corinth, 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
1h 1m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corinth, MS
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Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip through the Southeast, the 49.8-mile journey from Corinth to Tupelo, Mississippi, is a straightforward drive that takes approximately one hour and one minute. Because of the short distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend about $8 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. The route primarily utilizes US 45, ensuring you stay on a direct path between these two Mississippi cities. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this drive offers a simple, efficient connection within the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 45.3 mi | 52m |
| South Tate Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Front Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Fillmore Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 45.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corinth, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on this road
446 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Fillmore Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Fillmore Street
3
Turn right onto South Tate Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 45
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 45
6
Continue on US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 45
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Downtown Tupelo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on North Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto West Main Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Corinth, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Fillmore Street
Turn right onto North Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Tate Street
Turn right onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
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
19 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
1h 1m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 91% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The vast majority of your journey, totaling 45.3 miles, consists of one long, uninterrupted stretch on US 45. You will begin your departure using North Front Street and South Tate Street before merging onto the main highway. Unlike winding backroads, this route prioritizes speed and efficiency, allowing you to maintain a consistent pace for the duration of the trip. It is a no-nonsense drive that moves you quickly through the Mississippi landscape.
91% 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: 45.3 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and South Tate Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Fillmore Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
484 ft
277 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
484 ft
~17.8 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Corinth, MS
Full guide →Corinth is in the Mississippi Hills region of Mississippi, in Alcorn County.
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.3 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 0.1 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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