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Trip from Tuckerman, AR to Tupelo, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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city in Arkansas, USA

Tuckerman, AR

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Downtown Tupelo, AR, AR

Tupelo, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

Tuckerman to Tupelo is 25.6 miles and takes about 42 minutes via AR 17, AR 37, and I 57, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given the minimal driving time and highway focus, this route is best suited for a quick transfer or as a brief segment within a larger trip. You'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads, so plan accordingly if you prefer a more scenic or leisurely pace.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AR 17 14.3 mi 24m
AR 37 7.3 mi 12m
I 57 2.7 mi 2m
Air Base Road 0.6 mi <1m
East Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AR 17 — 14.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerman, AR and Tupelo, AR.

1

Start on East Main Street

294 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto AR 37; AR 367

7.3 mi · 12 min · AR 37; AR 367
3

Turn left onto AR 18

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Air Base Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock
5

Merge onto I 57

2.7 mi · 2 min · I 57
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward AR 17: Newport
7

Keep slight left at fork

95 ft · 8 sec
8

Turn left onto AR 17

2.3 mi · 3 min · AR 17
9

Turn right onto AR 17

12 mi · 21 min · AR 17
10

Turn right onto 1st Street

72 ft · 3 sec · 1st Street
11

Arrive at destination

1st Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — 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 | AR 37; AR 367

Turn left onto AR 37; AR 367

Navigation decision point

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | AR 18 / Air Base Road

Turn left onto AR 18 / Air Base Road

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Litt...
4
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward AR 17: Newport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 17: Newport
5
11.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.55 one way

$7.11 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $3.98 $7.95
premium $4.29 $4.32 $8.65
diesel $4.80 $4.83 $9.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Tuckerman, AR

Morning in Tuckerman on Sunday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

WSW 5 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Tupelo, AR

Morning in Tupelo on Sunday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

WSW 0 to 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

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

1 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

42m 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 predominantly highway, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like AR 17, AR 37, and I 57. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 14.3 miles on AR 17. You'll experience mostly rural cruising with very few turns. Expect minimal time on surface roads before merging onto the interstate.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on AR 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 17 and AR 37. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 37; AR 367.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (AR 37; AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

243 ft 215 ft

Total Climb

12 ft

Total Descent

40 ft

Highest Point

243 ft

Elevation Range

28 ft

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 Tuckerman, AR to Tupelo, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.

Little Rock

8 mi in | ~14m

About the Cities

Starting in Tuckerman, AR

Full guide →

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 42m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on AR 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (AR 37; AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tupelo, AR 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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