Origin
Tupelo, MS
Morning in Tupelo on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Farmington, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tupelo, MS
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Farmington, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Farmington, MS covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, Proper Street, South Tate Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 53.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and Proper Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 46 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 19 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 46 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Proper Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (Hilda Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese 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
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Hilda Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 45 North: Corinth
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 45 North: Corinth
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Cruise Street
Turn right onto Cruise Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 46 mi | 53m |
| Proper Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| South Tate Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 200 | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cruise Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hilda Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Fillmore Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 46 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Farmington, MS.
1
Start on North Spring Street
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
317 ft
·
19 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn left onto North Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
4
Turn right onto Barnes Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Barnes Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hilda Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 45 North: Corinth
7
Merge onto US 45
432 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 45
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on US 45
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
171 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn right onto South Harper Road
211 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Harper Road
13
Turn left onto South Tate Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tate Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Fillmore Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Cruise Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Proper Street
17
Continue on County Road 200
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 200
18
Turn right onto County Road 217
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 217
19
Arrive at destination
County Road 217
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Tupelo, MS · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington, MS
The final approach into Farmington, 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
$8.14 one way
$16.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Farmington, MS
Morning in Farmington on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
25 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
1h 11m 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 Farmington, MS covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, Proper Street, South Tate Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 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 $8.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (Hilda Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Farmington, 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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