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Trip from Friars Point, MS to Tupelo, MS

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

120.5 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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Downtown Friars Point, MS, MS

Friars Point, MS

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Downtown Tupelo, MS, MS

Tupelo, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Friars Point, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 278, MS 6, MS 316 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.5 miles on US 278. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

60.2 miles from Friars Point, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 120.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 278 and MS 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.5 miles on US 278.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 278 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 278 and MS 6. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Washington Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Friars Point, MS to Tupelo, MS is easy. At 2h 49m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sheriff Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Friar Point Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street

At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sheriff Ridge Avenue

Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Friar Point Road

Turn left onto Friar Point Road

Navigation decision point

6
23.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 278; MS 6

At end of road, turn left onto US 278; MS 6

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
120.4 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | North Spring Street

Turn left onto North Spring Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 278 63.5 mi 1h 21m
MS 6 21.2 mi 24m
MS 316 10.3 mi 14m
Friar Point Road 8.8 mi 21m
West Main Street 5.7 mi 11m
Old Highway 6 5.6 mi 7m
Jonestown Road 4.2 mi 5m
Sheriff Ridge Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 278 — 63.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Friars Point, MS and Tupelo, MS.

1

Start on 3rd Street

505 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

410 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street
3

Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Sheriff Ridge Avenue
4

Turn left onto Friar Point Road

8.8 mi · 21 min · Friar Point Road
5

Continue on Jonestown Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Jonestown Road
6

Continue straight

10 mi · 14 min
7

At the end of the road, turn left

49 mi · 1 hr 4 min
8

Continue straight

21 mi · 24 min
9

Continue straight

15 mi · 16 min
10

Take the exit slight right

0.7 mi · 1 min
11

Turn straight onto Old Highway 6

5.6 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 6
12

Continue on West Main Street

5.7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
13

Turn left onto North Spring Street

230 ft · 10 sec · North Spring Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from Friars Point, MS, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.5 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 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.2 miles or 1h 31m 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 17m

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 Friars Point, 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 Friars Point, MS

This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Friars Point, 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 278 for about 63.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.2 mi from Friars Point, MS · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Collierville, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collierville, TN

60 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

Collierville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Collierville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Friars Point, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 278 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.5 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.

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 near mile 120.5
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 near mile 120.5
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 24.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.41 one way

$36.81 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $20.19 $40.38
premium $4.61 $21.85 $43.70
diesel $5.64 $26.75 $53.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.65 $5.78
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
EV Truck/SUV 48.2 0 $16.87 $7.71

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Friars Point, MS

Late night in Friars Point on Monday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tupelo, MS

Late night in Tupelo on Monday

Local time

5:23 AM

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

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 49m 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 Friars Point, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 278, MS 6, MS 316. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.2 miles from Friars Point, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.42 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.
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 Friars Point, MS to Tupelo, MS is easy. At 2h 49m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sheriff Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Friar Point Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Friars Point, MS to Tupelo, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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