Origin
Tupelo, MS
Late night in Tupelo on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Mikoma, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
110.6 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
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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Mikoma, MS
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Trip Overview
This 110.6-mile drive from Tupelo to Mikoma, Mississippi, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 30 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day road trip. Expect a highway-focused experience with roughly 68% of the route on highways, and the estimated fuel cost is around $17. Given the relatively short duration and the clear path, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This is a practical, efficient drive through the heart of the Southeast region, offering a smooth transition between these two Mississippi locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Tupelo, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frostland Drive | 27.1 mi | 40m |
| Pontotoc Parkway West | 24.4 mi | 28m |
| MS 7 | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| MS 32 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Pontotoc Parkway East | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Old Highway 6 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| Clay Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Frostland Drive
— 27.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Mikoma, MS.
1
Start on North Spring Street
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn left onto Court Street
280 ft
·
17 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
298 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
5.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on Old Highway 6
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Highway 6
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue on US 278; MS 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Pontotoc Parkway East
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Pontotoc Parkway West
9
Continue on MS 6; US 278
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
MS 6; US 278
10
Continue on US 278; MS 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 278; MS 6
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
12
Keep slight left at fork
171 ft
·
7 sec
13
Merge onto MS 7
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 7
14
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
15
Continue on MS 7
13 mi
·
14 min
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
16
Turn right onto MS 32
27 mi
·
40 min
·
Frostland Drive
17
Continue on MS 32
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on MS 32
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto MS 32; MS 35
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clay Street
20
Turn right onto MS 32
13 mi
·
19 min
·
MS 32
21
Arrive at destination
MS 32
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll only encounter one designated stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 27.1-mile stretch on Frostland Drive, to ensure you don't need to make an unscheduled stop. The $17 fuel estimate is a helpful guide for budgeting this short, efficient journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.3 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mikoma, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tupelo, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Tupelo, MS
This is one driving day of about 110.6 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Tupelo, 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 Frostland Drive for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
5
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.70 one way
$33.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.85 | $39.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Mikoma, MS
Late night in Mikoma on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Oxford, MS
55 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
17 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
2h 30m 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?
The majority of this route, about 68%, is dedicated to highway driving, providing a consistent pace for most of your journey. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on Frostland Drive, covering 27.1 miles. While primarily highway-focused, the route incorporates other main roads like Pontotoc Parkway West and MS 7, suggesting a mix that transitions from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you progress. This drive offers a predictable and generally smooth experience behind the wheel.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on Frostland Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Frostland Drive and Pontotoc Parkway West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
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 2h 30m drive. You will face about 10 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 Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Tupelo, MS to Mikoma, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Water Valley along the way.
Water Valley
48.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
About the Cities
Starting in Tupelo, MS
Full guide →Tupelo is a city in Northeast Mississippi that is known best for being the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
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 2h 30m. Total distance: 110.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on Frostland Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mikoma, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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