Trip from Port Gibson, MS to Tupelo, MS

Drive Time

5h 11m

Distance

266.9 mi

429 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Port Gibson to Tupelo covers 266.9 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Because this journey stays entirely within Mississippi, it is easily manageable as a one-day trip, though you should prepare for a full day on the road. Budget roughly $36 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route requires you to transition through local roads like Church Street and Grenada before settling onto MS 25 North. While it is not a high-speed interstate haul, it serves as a straightforward connection between these two points for travelers looking to traverse the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

133.4 miles from Port Gibson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a variety of local roads that demand your full attention, making the experience more engaging than a standard freeway cruise. Since the path relies on connectors like MS 25 North, you should anticipate frequent speed changes and a more hands-on driving experience. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the southern portion of the state toward the north, keeping the journey from feeling repetitive.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MS Hwy 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.6 miles in near I 55.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 266.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 71.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192.8 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 199 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

71.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Grenada, Memphis

192.8 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / none lanes.

199 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...

211.3 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...

211.6 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Port Gibson, MS and Tupelo, MS, road signs point toward Grenada, Memphis and Point.

Grenada

71.6 mi in | ~1h 21m | via I 55

Memphis

71.6 mi in | ~1h 21m | via I 55

Point

199 mi in | ~3h 48m | via MS 25

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MS Hwy 25	79.6 mi	1h 30m
MS 25	43.5 mi	50m
I 20	40.8 mi	45m
US Highway 45 Alternate	34.6 mi	42m
Church Street	30.6 mi	35m
Martin Luther King Drive	18.1 mi	20m
Lakeland Drive	12.3 mi	14m
I 55	4.2 mi	5m

Longest stretch: MS Hwy 25 — 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Gibson, MS and Tupelo, MS.

Start on Fair Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Fair Street

Turn left onto US 61

31 mi · 35 min · Church Street

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80

40 mi · 44 min · I 20; US 80

Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 20; I 55; US 49

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 55

Toward Grenada, Memphis

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward MS 25 North: Carthage

Turn right onto MS 25

12 mi · 14 min · Lakeland Drive

Continue on MS 25

80 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

Take the exit onto MS 25

25 mi · 29 min · MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

2.4 mi · 2 min · MS 25

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on MS 25

3.8 mi · 4 min · MS 25

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25

Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25

35 mi · 42 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 45; MS 6

1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

Take the exit onto MS 6

0.4 mi · 49 sec · MS 6

Toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo

Keep slight left at fork

170 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto MS 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Spring Street

230 ft · 10 sec · North Spring Street

Arrive at destination

North Spring Street

Trip Plan

Aim to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight, as the technical nature of these local roads can feel more taxing after dark. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to plan your break based on your personal comfort, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge given the $36 estimated cost. Since you are navigating local routes rather than major interstates, prioritize following signage closely through small towns and intersections. A smart tip for this specific drive is to pre-map your turn-heavy segments on MS 25 North, as the lack of highway miles means you will be making more frequent navigation decisions than on a typical cross-country trip.

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 133.4 miles from Port Gibson, MS, or about 2h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.4 miles or 2h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tupelo, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Port Gibson, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Port Gibson, MS

This is one driving day of about 266.9 miles and 5h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Gibson, 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 MS Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.4 mi from Port Gibson, MS · 2h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

133 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

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

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.4 miles from Port Gibson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 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

$40.80 one way

$81.60 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$44.75	$89.51
premium	$4.61	$48.44	$96.88
diesel	$5.64	$59.30	$118.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.1	0	$28.02	$12.81
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.35	$10.68
EV Truck/SUV	106.8	1	$37.37	$17.08

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Port Gibson, MS

Late night in Port Gibson on Sunday

Local time

2:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live forecast

Destination

Tupelo, MS

Late night in Tupelo on Sunday

Local time

2:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live forecast

Along the Route

85°F

Magee, MS

133 mi in

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

2 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

5h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Port Gibson, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 266.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS Hwy 25, MS 25, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.4 miles from Port Gibson, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.80 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.