Origin
Tupelo, MS
Late night in Tupelo on Friday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Greenwood, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
125 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
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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Greenwood, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Greenwood, MS covers 125 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, Natchez Trace Parkway, MS 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.88 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
62.5 miles from Tupelo, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 125 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 125 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and Natchez Trace Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.4 miles on US 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Natchez Trace Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Natchez Trace Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
48.8 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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MS 15
At end of road, turn left onto MS 15
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 63.4 mi | 1h 15m |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 45.4 mi | 1h 8m |
| MS 15 | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| East Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 285 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Greenwood, MS.
1
Start on North Spring Street
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn left onto Court Street
280 ft
·
17 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
298 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
6
At end of road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Natchez Trace Parkway
7
Turn right onto County Road 285
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
County Road 285
8
At end of road, turn left onto MS 15
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
MS 15
9
Take the ramp onto MS 15
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 15
10
Continue on US 82
63 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 82
11
Turn slight right onto MS 744
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Keep slight right at fork onto West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 28 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, 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.
+
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 125 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 US 82 for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.5 mi from Tupelo, MS · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
Arriving in Greenwood, MS
The final approach into Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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
$18.88 one way
$37.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.94 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.50 | $8.00 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Greenwood, MS
Late night in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
2h 53m 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 Greenwood, MS covers 125 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Natchez Trace Parkway, MS 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 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 $18.88 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Greenwood, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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