Origin
Jonestown, MS
Morning in Jonestown on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonestown, MS to Tupelo, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonestown, MS
Denniz Futalan
Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jonestown, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, County Road 514, County Road 500 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.5 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 50.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and County Road 514. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.5 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 12 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 40.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and County Road 514. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near County Road 500.
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 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (County Road 500): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (County Road 500): Navigation decision point; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
County Road 500
Turn right onto County Road 500
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
County Road 500
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 500
Navigation decision point
6
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 40.5 mi | 47m |
| County Road 514 | 4.8 mi | 11m |
| County Road 500 | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 547 | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| North Front Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Highway 2 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 40.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonestown, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on MS 2
293 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mississippi Highway 2
2
Turn right onto County Road 500
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 500
3
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 500
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 500
4
Turn left onto County Road 547
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 547
5
Turn left onto County Road 514
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 514
6
Turn right onto US 45
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 45
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Downtown Tupelo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on North Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto West Main Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Jonestown, MS · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Jonestown, 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
$7.63 one way
$15.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Tupelo on Saturday
Local time
8:55 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
26 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 12m 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 Jonestown, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, County Road 514, County Road 500. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Jonestown, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.63 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 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (County Road 500): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (County Road 500): Navigation decision point; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jonestown, MS to Tupelo, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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