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Trip from Tupelo, MS to Pelahatchie, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

182.6 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 33m ★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m

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

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Trip Overview

This 182.6-mile drive from Tupelo, Mississippi, to Pelahatchie, Mississippi, is a solid 3-hour and 45-minute journey that can easily be completed in a single day. With 93% of the trip on highways, it's a straightforward drive focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. The estimated fuel cost is around $28, making it an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, and MS 13, offering a direct path through the heart of Mississippi. This route is perfect for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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

91.3 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 94.8 mi 1h 49m
US Highway 45 Alternate 35.7 mi 43m
MS 13 24.8 mi 36m
Martin Luther King Drive 8.7 mi 10m
US 80 8.1 mi 12m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive 2.3 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 94.8 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Pelahatchie, 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

7.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive
9

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
10

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT
11

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
12

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT
13

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
14

Continue on US 45 ALT

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
16

Take the exit onto MS 25

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
17

Continue on MS 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 25
Use the left lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 28 min · MS 25
19

Take the exit onto MS 25

51 mi · 58 min · MS 25
20

Turn left onto MS 13

25 mi · 36 min · MS 13
21

Turn right onto US 80

8.1 mi · 12 min · US 80
22

Turn left onto Go Forth Street

127 ft · 5 sec · Go Forth Street
23

Arrive at destination

Go Forth Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 45-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning will give you ample time to reach Pelahatchie without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 94.8 miles on MS 25, and plan a refueling stop accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $28 is quite manageable, but it’s always wise to check local gas prices. Given the relatively short duration, this route is best tackled as a single-day adventure, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.3 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.8 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 40 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.3 miles or 1h 50m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pelahatchie, 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.

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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 182.6 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 MS 25 for about 94.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Louisville, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, MS

91 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

Aberdeen, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Lake Tiak-O'Khata

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Mississippi

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 9m in / 1h 37m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

+16627737853

Visit website

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

2.3 mi

Arepas Coffee & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

2.5 mi

Best coffee break

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

0.6 mi

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Lake Tiak-O'Khata

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Louisville, Mississippi

+16627737853

Visit website

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623236094

Visit website

Arepas Coffee & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16626178058

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16627653844

Visit website

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+16623246003

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16627361433

Visit website

Taco Bell / KFC

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16627735288

Visit website

Carthage donuts & coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Carthage, Mississippi

Hours: 4 am–2 pm

+16015641722

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16623500215

Visit website

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16622693675

Visit website

The Coffee Depot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16622683139

High Ground Coffee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16622688413

Whole Bean Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+16017453504

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+16625469555

Ming Muggin' Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

West Memorial Funeral Home

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16623236674

Visit website

Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+16623232766

Visit website

Sanderson Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16623257529

Visit website

True REST Float Spa

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16622687601

Visit website

McKee Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16623232294

Visit website

Starkville Electric Department

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+16623233133

Visit website

Legion State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16627738323

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.6 — 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
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

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

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
4
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.58 one way

$55.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $30.27 $60.55
premium $4.56 $32.77 $65.55
diesel $5.61 $40.32 $80.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.8 0 $19.17 $8.76
Efficient EV 45.7 0 $15.98 $7.30
EV Truck/SUV 73 0 $25.56 $11.69

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Tupelo, MS

Late night in Tupelo on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pelahatchie, MS

Late night in Pelahatchie on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Louisville, MS

91 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

5 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

3h 45m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 182.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 182.6-mile trip, with 93% of your travel on main roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 94.8 miles on MS 25, so be prepared for an extended period on this particular highway. While the route is predominantly highway, it's not necessarily a monotonous interstate experience. You'll navigate through various state highways, including US Highway 45 Alternate and MS 13, which may offer glimpses of local scenery between the faster-paced sections. This mix ensures a dynamic driving experience without significant deviations from your path.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.8 mi on MS 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. 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 182.6 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 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 3h 45m. Total distance: 182.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 94.8 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pelahatchie, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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