Origin
Saint Martin, MS
Late night in Saint Martin on Thursday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martin, MS to Tupelo, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
309.1 mi
497 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martin, MS
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Martin, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 309.1 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sundown Avenue, Lemoyne Boulevard, Gorenflo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
154.5 miles from Saint Martin, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 309.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 309.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sundown Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Martin, MS to Tupelo, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sundown Avenue | — | — |
| Lemoyne Boulevard | — | — |
| Gorenflo Road | — | — |
| Rodriguez Street | — | — |
| US 49 North | — | — |
| I 59 North | — | — |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 45 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sundown Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martin, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on Needle Street
505 ft
·
28 sec
·
Needle Street
2
Turn left onto Sundown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sundown Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lemoyne Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lemoyne Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Gorenflo Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Gorenflo Road
5
Turn right onto Rodriguez Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Rodriguez Street
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
10
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
46 min
11
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
13
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
15
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 45 North: Macon
18
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
20
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
21
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
22
Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
23
Keep slight left
171 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 154.5 miles from Saint Martin, MS, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
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 68 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.5 miles or 2h 25m 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 59m
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 Saint Martin, 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 Saint Martin, MS
This is one driving day of about 309.1 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Saint Martin, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.5 mi from Saint Martin, MS · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.5 miles from Saint Martin, 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.
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
$46.68 one way
$93.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.24 | $102.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.48 | $110.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.25 | $136.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.46 | $14.84 |
| Efficient EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.05 | $12.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.6 | 1 | $43.27 | $19.78 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Tupelo on Thursday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Meridian, MS
155 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
20 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
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Martin, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 309.1 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sundown Avenue, Lemoyne Boulevard, Gorenflo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.5 miles from Saint Martin, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.68 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Martin, MS to Tupelo, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Martin, MS to Tupelo, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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