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Trip from Tupelo, MS to Brandon, MS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

186.9 mi

301 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m

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

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Downtown Tupelo, MS, MS

Tupelo, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Brandon, MS covers 186.9 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.4 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.23 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

93.5 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 186.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 186.9 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.4 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 186.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Court Street

Turn right onto Court Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Front Street

Turn right onto North Front Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

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

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
5
186.4 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | US 80 / West Government Street

Turn left onto US 80 / West Government Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 123.4 mi 2h 21m
US Highway 45 Alternate 35.7 mi 43m
Martin Luther King Drive 8.7 mi 10m
MS 471 8.1 mi 14m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive 2.3 mi 2m
West Government Street 0.5 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 123.4 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Spring Street

68 ft · 5 sec · North Spring Street
2

Turn right onto Court Street

317 ft · 16 sec · Court Street
3

Turn right onto North Front Street

287 ft · 15 sec · North Front Street
4

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
6

Merge onto US 45; MS 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
7

Continue on US 45; MS 6

2.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
8

Continue on US 45; US 278

7.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive
9

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
10

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT
11

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
12

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT
13

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
14

Continue on US 45 ALT

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
16

Take the exit onto MS 25

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
17

Continue on MS 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 25
Use the left lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 28 min · MS 25
19

Take the exit onto MS 25

80 mi · 1 hr 31 min · MS 25
20

Take the exit onto MS 471

0.3 mi · 40 sec · MS 471
Toward MS 471 South: Brandon
21

Turn left onto MS 471

7.9 mi · 14 min · MS 471
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto US 80

0.5 mi · 44 sec · West Government Street
Use the left lane.
23

Arrive at destination

US 80

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 93.5 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.4 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 41 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93.5 miles or 1h 52m 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

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, MS

This is one driving day of about 186.9 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Tupelo, 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 25 for about 123.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 93.5 mi from Tupelo, MS · 1h 52m into the drive

Downtown Louisville, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, MS

93 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

Aberdeen, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.4 miles.

Arriving in Brandon, MS

The final approach into Brandon, 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 Brandon, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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
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
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 186.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.23 one way

$56.45 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $30.99 $61.97
premium $4.56 $33.55 $67.09
diesel $5.61 $41.27 $82.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Mall at Barnes Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Tupelo, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Metro Ford Auto Sales

Tupelo, MS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Gray Daniels Ford

Brandon, MS

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

Entergy Services Inc. - Poindexter EV Hub

Brandon, MS

EV Connect

4 DCFC

1410 South Gloster Street Tupelo, MS 38801

Tupelo, MS

EV Connect

2 DCFC

UCI SHOP 801F3

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

UCI SHOP 80065

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

TOMBIGBEE STATION 2

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Tesla: 1 VIALYNK: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.1 0 $19.62 $8.97
Efficient EV 46.7 0 $16.35 $7.48
EV Truck/SUV 74.8 0 $26.17 $11.96

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tupelo, MS

Night in Tupelo on Thursday

Local time

11:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brandon, MS

Night in Brandon on Thursday

Local time

11:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Louisville, MS

93 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

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

3h 44m 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 Tupelo, MS to Brandon, MS covers 186.9 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.5 miles from Tupelo, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.23 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 186.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Brandon, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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