Origin
Tupelo, MS
Night in Tupelo on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Jonestown, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tupelo, MS
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Jonestown, MS
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Trip Overview
Tupelo, MS to Jonestown, MS is 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m via US 45, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick transit or an easy day trip. You'll find the 80% highway share makes for efficient travel, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 40.6 mi | 47m |
| County Road 514 | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| County Road 500 | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 547 | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| North Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hilda Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Barnes Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 40.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Jonestown, MS.
1
Start on North Spring Street
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
317 ft
·
19 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn left onto North Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
4
Turn right onto Barnes Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Barnes Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hilda Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 45 North: Corinth
7
Merge onto US 45
432 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 45
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on US 45
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto County Road 514
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 514
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 547
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 547
12
Continue on County Road 547
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 547
13
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 500
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 500
14
Continue on County Road 500
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 500
15
Turn left onto MS 2
293 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mississippi Highway 2
16
Arrive at destination
MS 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42 — 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
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Hilda Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 45 North: Corinth
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 45 North: Corinth
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
42 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
County Road 514
Turn left onto County Road 514
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Jonestown, MS
Night in Jonestown on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
26 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
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on faster roads. Expect a significant portion of your travel, specifically a continuous stretch of 40.6 miles, to be on US 45. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the trip. The remaining segments will likely involve navigating local county roads, which might offer a slight change of scenery but maintain a generally efficient flow. The character is one of steady progress rather than winding exploration.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.6 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and County Road 514. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
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 50.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Hilda Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.6 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 1 miles (Hilda Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 Jonestown, 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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