Origin
Saltillo, MS
Night in Saltillo on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saltillo, 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
17m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saltillo, MS
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Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Saltillo and Tupelo is a quick, straightforward 11.1-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a brief day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 45, North 3rd Avenue, and MS 145 while staying within the Southeast region. Budgeting for fuel is incredibly simple, as you will likely spend only about $2 for the entire trip. Whether you are commuting or just crossing between these two Mississippi towns, the route offers a convenient and efficient connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 7 mi | 8m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| MS 145 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Front Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Mobile Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saltillo, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on MS 363
500 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Mobile Street
2
Turn right onto MS 766
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto MS 145
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 145
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Tupelo
5
Merge onto US 45
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Downtown Tupelo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on North Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Main Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MS 145
Turn sharp left onto MS 145
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
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
13 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
17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 heavily highway-focused, with 74% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You can expect a consistent pace throughout the journey, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7 miles along US 45. The road maintains a practical, utilitarian personality that prioritizes speed over winding scenery. As you transition from the highway onto North 3rd Avenue and MS 145, the environment shifts toward a more localized feel. It is a no-nonsense transit that moves you quickly from start to finish without any required stops.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and North 3rd Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near MS 145.
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 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (MS 145): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 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 1.3 miles (MS 145): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 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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