Origin
Farmington, MS
Morning in Farmington on Friday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, MS to Tupelo, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Tupelo, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, South Tate Street, Proper Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.3 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 53.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and South Tate Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.3 miles on US 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and South Tate Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near North Fillmore 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 1h 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North Fillmore Street
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Tate Street
Turn right onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Downtown Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown Tupelo
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 45.3 mi | 52m |
| South Tate Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Proper Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| County Road 200 | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Front Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cruise Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Fillmore Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 45.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on County Road 217
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 217
2
Turn left onto County Road 200
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 200
3
Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Proper Street
4
Continue on Cruise Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Fillmore Street
6
Turn right onto South Tate Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 45
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 45
9
Continue on US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 45
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Downtown Tupelo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on North Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Main Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Farmington, MS · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Farmington, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Tupelo on Friday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
1h 10m 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 Farmington, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, South Tate Street, Proper Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Farmington, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Farmington, MS to Tupelo, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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