Origin
Hernando, MS
Late night in Hernando on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hernando, 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
1h 48m
Distance
96.4 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hernando, MS
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Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hernando to Tupelo covers 96.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. You will primarily navigate via West Commerce Street, I-69 South, and I-269 East to reach your destination. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making this an economical excursion within the Southeast region. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a efficient way to traverse this part of Mississippi.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.2 miles from Hernando, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 73.5 mi | 1h 18m |
| I 269 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| I 55 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 45 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Commerce Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Front Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on US 51
162 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 51
2
Turn left onto MS 304
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Commerce Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto I 55
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 55
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
7
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 22, US 78: Memphis, Tupelo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 22 East, US 78 East: Holly Springs, Tupelo
10
Merge onto I 22; US 78
74 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 22; US 78
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 45:south: Tupelo
12
Merge onto US 45
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Downtown Tupelo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on North Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is under an hour and a half, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 96.4-mile distance without needing to plan for formal rest stops, though it is always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Hernando. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, check your navigation apps before you pull out to ensure you are comfortable with the specific sequence of local roads. Because you aren't tied to a long-haul schedule, feel free to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours. Keeping your $14 fuel budget in mind, you can comfortably make this trip on a single tank of gas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from Hernando, MS, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
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 Hernando, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hernando, MS
This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hernando, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Hernando, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 22 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 95.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 22, US 78: Memphis, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 22, US 78: Memphis, Tupelo
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 22 East, US 78 East: Holly Springs, Tupelo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 22 East, US 78 East: Holly Springs, Tu...
5
93.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
95.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.56 one way
$29.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.50 | $6.17 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 93
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
Tupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 96.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local route rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will not spend any significant time on long highway stretches, as the highway share is 0%, meaning you should prepare for a more involved driving experience. Navigating West Commerce Street requires your full attention, as it represents the longest segment of the trip without a major highway break. Expect a steady rhythm of local turns as you transition between the connecting roads. The lack of high-speed interstate cruising makes this a hands-on drive that demands focus on the local road network.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.5 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and I 269. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 48m. Total distance: 96.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.5 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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