Trip from Lumberton, 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

4h 54m

Distance

256.5 mi

413 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 41m ★

6 AM

4h 55m

8 AM

5h 22m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 1m

3 PM

5h 5m

5 PM

5h 20m

8 PM

4h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 257.2-mile journey from Lumberton, MS, to Tupelo, MS, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 1 minute to complete. You'll primarily navigate using Highway 11 and West Main Avenue, with a portion on I-59 North. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, this trip is budget-friendly. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, making it an engaging option for those who prefer more interaction with the landscape rather than a straight interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be exploring familiar territory.

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

128.2 miles from Lumberton, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 59	115.1 mi	2h 5m
US 45	65.1 mi	1h 14m
US Highway 45 Alternate	53 mi	1h 3m
Martin Luther King Drive	18.1 mi	20m
West Main Avenue	2.1 mi	4m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive	1.5 mi	2m
East Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
MS 6	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 59 — 115.1 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, MS and Tupelo, MS.

Start on US 11

31 ft · 2 sec · Highway 11

Turn right onto MS 13

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 59

106 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 45 North: Macon Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 45

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

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.

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on US 45; MS 6

1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

Take the exit onto MS 6

0.4 mi · 49 sec · MS 6

Toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo

Keep slight left at fork

170 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto MS 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Spring Street

230 ft · 10 sec · North Spring Street

Arrive at destination

North Spring Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration, this route is comfortably completed in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow for a leisurely pace and to avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you structure your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you'll be on local roads for the majority of the drive. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS is set to avoid highways to fully embrace the local driving experience as intended.

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 128.2 miles from Lumberton, MS, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.1 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 56 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 128.2 miles or 2h 22m 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 58m

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 Lumberton, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lumberton, MS

This is one driving day of about 256.5 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Lumberton, 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 I 59 for about 115.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meridian, MS

128 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

Petal, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meridian, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.2 miles from Lumberton, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meridian, Mississippi

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16015538377

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Top Coffee Stop

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.5

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

0.6 mi

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Ward's Restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Laurel, Mississippi

Hours: 5:45 am–9 pm

+16016499278

Visit website

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.9

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16015538377

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 109.9

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 109.9

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16014823280

Visit website

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 128.2

Lauderdale, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+16019048175

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EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 256.5

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 256.5

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 256.5

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 109.9

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015120270

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 182.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MS 13 / West Main Avenue

Turn right onto MS 13 / West Main Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

108.4 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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...

117.4 mi into trip | ~2h 9m 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

182.8 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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

$38.74 one way

$77.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$42.52	$85.05
premium	$4.56	$46.04	$92.08
diesel	$5.61	$56.63	$113.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77	0	$26.93	$12.31
Efficient EV	64.1	0	$22.44	$10.26
EV Truck/SUV	102.6	1	$35.91	$16.42

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lumberton, MS

Night in Lumberton on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tupelo, MS

Night in Tupelo on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Meridian, MS

128 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

22 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

4h 54m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share, meaning you won't be on the interstate for any significant duration. This suggests a more intimate connection with the towns and scenery along the way, rather than the fast pace of highway travel. While there isn't a specifically noted 'longest stretch,' the profile indicates a continuous series of turns and changes in road type, keeping your attention focused. You'll likely experience a varied driving feel as you transition between different local roads and state highways.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 115.1 mi on I 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 13 / West Main Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 256.5 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: near the start (MS 13 / West Main Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 108.4 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.

On the drive from Lumberton, MS to Tupelo, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscaloosa along the way.

Tuscaloosa

108.4 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 59

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 256.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 115.1 miles on I 59. 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

Tupelo River Coffee

Ward's Restaurant

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Chili's Grill & Bar

Haven Acres Restaurant

Tupelo River Coffee

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

Lost + Found Coffee Company

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EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lumberton, MS

Tupelo, MS

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 54m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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