Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tupelo, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Phillips, OK
Wasin Pirom
Tupelo, OK to Phillips, OK is 16.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via OK 3, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a quick connection between two points in Oklahoma, suitable for when you just need to get from here to there efficiently. Consider this for a simple transit day where you want to maximize your time at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 3 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| South Broadway Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Arno Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Hanover Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Stacy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Railroad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Taylor Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, OK and Phillips, OK.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto OK 48
Turn right onto OK 3
Turn right onto North Arno Street
Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
Turn right onto South Stacy Street
Continue on Veterans Drive
Continue on South Railroad Street
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
Turn right onto OK 3; US 75
Turn left onto Baseline Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto OK 48 / 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Arno Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto OK 3; US 75 / South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Tupelo on Wednesday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 9 at 5:49AM CDT until May 9 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Afternoon in Phillips on Wednesday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 9 at 5:49AM CDT until May 9 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
You'll spend most of your time on OK 3, as 81% of this 16.4-mile route is highway. The longest continuous stretch on OK 3 is 13.2 miles. After that, expect the highway feel to transition to surface streets like South Broadway Street and 6th Avenue as you approach Phillips. This means the road will likely feel more urban or town-centric for the final portion of your trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and South Broadway Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 48 / 6th Avenue.
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 16.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 (OK 48 / 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (North Arno Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (West Hanover Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
170 ft
Total Descent
269 ft
Highest Point
742 ft
~7 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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