Tupelo, MS Road Trips
Drivers starting from Tupelo, MS have 28 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 30-mile quick runs to 312-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Tupelo, MS head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
67
Longest Drive
312.4 mi
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Quickest Drive
17m
Saltillo, MS
Plan Around Tupelo, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tupelo, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tupelo, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tupelo, MS
Tupelo, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS
Tupelo, MS to De Lisle, MS
Tupelo, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Tupelo, MS to Lyman, MS
Tupelo, MS to Helena, MS
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Tupelo, MS to Sardis, MS
Tupelo, MS to Glendale, MS
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Tupelo, MS to Rolling Fork, MS
Tupelo, MS to Belmont, MS
Tupelo, MS to Cleary, MS
Tupelo, MS to Clinton, MS
Tupelo, MS to Jackson, MS
Tupelo, MS to Kearney Park, MS
Tupelo, MS to Pelahatchie, MS
Tupelo, MS to Richton, MS
Tupelo, MS to Walnut Grove, MS
Driving from Tupelo, MS
The typical drive from Tupelo, MS covers about 181 miles and takes around 3h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Tupelo, MS include Bay Saint Louis, MS (312.4 mi, 6h 11m), De Lisle, MS (309.7 mi, 6h 2m), West Gulfport, MS (299.3 mi, 5h 48m), Lyman, MS (295.1 mi, 5h 44m), and Helena, MS (285 mi, 5h 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 181-mile trip from Tupelo, MS, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 28 mapped routes leaving Tupelo, MS and 39 routes heading into Tupelo, MS, covering 67 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tupelo, MS covers 312 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.
The average route from Tupelo, MS runs about 181 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 181-mile trip from Tupelo, MS costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tupelo, MS include Bay Saint Louis, MS, De Lisle, MS, West Gulfport, MS and Lyman, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tupelo, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
37,825
Median Income
$66,314
Median Home Value
$201,300
Median Age
38.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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