Origin
Belzoni, MS
Evening in Belzoni on Sunday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belzoni, MS to Tupelo, MS
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
157 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belzoni, MS
大 董
Tupelo, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Traveling from Belzoni to Tupelo covers 157 miles across the heart of Mississippi, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 52 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the excursion. You will primarily utilize US 82, the Natchez Trace Parkway, and Lyndale Drive to navigate between these two Southeast locations. This route serves as a straightforward connection across the state, offering a practical way to reach your destination without unnecessary complexity.
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
78.5 miles from Belzoni, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent driving experience, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 65.7 miles along US 82. While the roads provide an efficient path, the personality of the drive shifts as you transition from the primary highways onto the Natchez Trace Parkway and local roads like Lyndale Drive. Expect a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel rather than technical, winding navigation. It is a functional route that prioritizes getting you from the Delta region toward the northeastern part of the state with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Natchez Trace Parkway. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 26.7 miles in near County Road 512.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Belzoni, MS to Tupelo, MS is easy. At 3h 52m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles (County Road 512): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (US 49E / United States Highway 49E): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 82; MS 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
26.7 mi into trip
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~49m in
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County Road 512
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 512
Navigation decision point
4
28.6 mi into trip
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~54m in
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US 49E / United States Highway 49E
Turn left onto US 49E / United States Highway 49E
Navigation decision point
5
32.4 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 82; MS 7
Merge onto US 82; MS 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
108.4 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
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Natchez Trace Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
154 mi into trip
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~3h 45m in
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West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Belzoni, MS to Tupelo, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ntp along the way.
Ntp
108.2 mi in
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~2h 35m
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via County Road 285
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 65.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 45.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| Lyndale Drive | 21.4 mi | 37m |
| MS 15 | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| County Road 512 | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| United States Highway 49E | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 65.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belzoni, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on MS 7
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Martin Luther King Drive
2
Continue on MS 7
363 ft
·
7 sec
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North Hayden Street
3
Continue on MS 7
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Martin Luther King Drive
4
Continue on MS 7
21 mi
·
37 min
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Lyndale Drive
5
Turn right onto County Road 512
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 512
6
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 512
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 512
7
Turn left onto US 49E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
United States Highway 49E
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
9
Merge onto US 82; MS 7
66 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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US 82; MS 7
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit onto MS 15
10 mi
·
15 min
·
MS 15
11
Turn slight right onto County Road 285
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
County Road 285
Toward NTP
12
At end of road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Natchez Trace Parkway
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward Trace State Park
14
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
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North Spring Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though leaving early helps avoid any mid-day traffic near your destination. You have one planned stop available to break up the nearly four-hour duration, so choose it wisely to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your mileage during that 65.7-mile stretch on US 82, as passing opportunities can be limited. Because the route relies on a specific sequence of US 82 and the Natchez Trace Parkway, verify your GPS settings before pulling out of Belzoni to ensure you stay on the intended path. Planning for a single, well-timed break will make the 157-mile journey feel much shorter.
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 78.5 miles from Belzoni, MS, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.5 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tupelo, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belzoni, 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 Belzoni, MS
This is one driving day of about 157 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belzoni, 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 US 82 for about 65.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.5 mi from Belzoni, MS · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.5 miles from Belzoni, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
Arriving in Tupelo, MS
The final approach into Tupelo, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tupelo, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.00 one way
$48.00 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.74 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Tupelo, MS
Evening in Tupelo on Sunday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belzoni, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Natchez Trace Parkway, Lyndale Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 miles from Belzoni, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Belzoni, MS to Tupelo, MS is easy. At 3h 52m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles (County Road 512): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (US 49E / United States Highway 49E): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (US 82; MS 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Belzoni, MS to Tupelo, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ntp along the way.
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