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Trip from Tupelo, MS to Indianola, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 33m

Distance

155.4 mi

250 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 21m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m

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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city in Mississippi, United States

Indianola, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Indianola, MS covers 155.4 miles and takes about 3h 33m 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 94.6 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.47 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

77.7 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 155.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 33m highway drive covering 155.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and Natchez Trace Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.6 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 15 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 94.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Natchez Trace Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Indianola, MS is easy. At 3h 33m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 48.8 miles (MS 15): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Court Street

Turn left onto Court Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broadway Street

Turn left onto North Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

5
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | MS 15

At end of road, turn left onto MS 15

Navigation decision point

5
155.1 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | West Augusta Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street

Navigation decision point

5
155.4 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | Lee Street

Turn left onto Lee Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 94.6 mi 1h 55m
Natchez Trace Parkway 45.4 mi 1h 8m
MS 15 11.5 mi 18m
West Main Street 2.9 mi 6m
College Avenue 0.5 mi 2m
County Road 285 0.1 mi <1m
North Broadway Street <0.1 mi <1m
Court Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 94.6 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Indianola, 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

95 mi · 1 hr 55 min · US 82
11

Turn left onto College Avenue

0.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
12

At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street

88 ft · 5 sec · West Augusta Street
13

Turn right onto College Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
14

Turn left onto Lee Street

76 ft · 3 sec · Lee Street
15

Arrive at destination

Lee Street

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 77.7 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.6 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 34 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.7 miles or 1h 56m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianola, 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 155.4 miles and 3h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 94.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.7 mi from Tupelo, MS · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winona, MS

78 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

Houston, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winona, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Indianola, MS

The final approach into Indianola, 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 Indianola, MS.

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.47 one way

$46.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $25.76 $51.53
premium $4.56 $27.89 $55.78
diesel $5.61 $34.31 $68.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.6 0 $16.32 $7.46
Efficient EV 38.9 0 $13.60 $6.22
EV Truck/SUV 62.2 0 $21.76 $9.95

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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

Morning in Tupelo on Friday

Local time

10:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indianola, MS

Morning in Indianola on Friday

Local time

10:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Winona, MS

78 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

21 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 33m 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 Indianola, MS covers 155.4 miles and takes about 3h 33m 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 77.7 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 $23.47 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.

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Indianola, MS is easy. At 3h 33m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 48.8 miles (MS 15): Navigation decision point.

The route from Tupelo, MS to Indianola, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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