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Trip from Tupelo, MS to Caledonia, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

55.5 mi

89 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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Downtown Tupelo, MS, MS

Tupelo, MS

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Downtown Caledonia, MS, MS

Caledonia, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Caledonia, MS covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 45, Martin Luther King Drive, Caledonia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.9 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 45 35.9 mi 43m
Martin Luther King Drive 7.1 mi 8m
Caledonia Road 4.5 mi 10m
Hamilton Road 2.5 mi 6m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive 2.3 mi 2m
Lawrence Bridge Road 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 0.9 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 45 — 35.9 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Spring Street

68 ft · 5 sec · North Spring Street
2

Turn right onto Court Street

317 ft · 16 sec · Court Street
3

Turn right onto North Front Street

287 ft · 15 sec · North Front Street
4

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
6

Merge onto US 45; MS 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
7

Continue on US 45; MS 6

2.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
8

Continue on US 45; US 278

6.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive
9

Take the exit onto US 45; US 278

24 mi · 28 min · US 45; US 278
Toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
10

Continue on US 45; MS 8

5.6 mi · 7 min · US 45; MS 8
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 45

0.8 mi · 52 sec · US 45
12

Continue on US 45

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45
13

Continue on US 45

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 45
14

Continue on US 45

0.4 mi · 37 sec · US 45
15

Turn left onto Hamilton Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Hamilton Road
16

Turn right onto Caledonia Road

4.5 mi · 10 min · Caledonia Road
17

Continue on Lawrence Bridge Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Bridge Road
18

Turn left onto Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aberdeen, MS

28 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

Shannon, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Amory, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Tupelo, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Court Street

Turn right onto Court Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Front Street

Turn right onto North Front Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 45; US 278

Take the exit onto US 45; US 278 toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
4
46.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | Hamilton Road

Turn left onto Hamilton Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.13 one way

$16.26 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $9.03 $18.05
premium $4.49 $9.80 $19.60
diesel $5.60 $12.23 $24.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.77 $3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Tupelo, MS

Late night in Tupelo on Friday

Local time

2:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:45PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Caledonia, MS

Late night in Caledonia on Friday

Local time

2:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:45PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

72°F

Aberdeen, MS

28 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 19m 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?

55.5 mi in 1h 19m, mostly highway — 35.9 mi of that is on US 45.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on US 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Martin Luther King Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

336 ft 201 ft

Total Climb

252 ft

Total Descent

194 ft

Highest Point

336 ft

~55.5 mi in

Elevation Range

135 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Tupelo, MS

Full guide →

Founded 1860

Tupelo is a city in Northeast Mississippi that is known best for being the birthplace of Elvis Presley.

Top landmarks

  • • Tupelo National Battlefield — battlefield in Mississippi, United States
  • • First Methodist Church — historic church in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
  • • Stewart-Anderson House — historic mansion in Tupelo, Mississippi

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 19m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.9 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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