Origin
Tupelo, MS
Afternoon in Tupelo on Thursday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Itawamba County, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Itawamba County, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 24.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, East Main Street, South Adams Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 24.1 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 33m drive. You will face about 7 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 Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
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Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
19.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Fulton, Amory
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Fulton, Amory
4
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Walton Road Southwest
Turn left onto Walton Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tupelo, MS and Itawamba County, MS, road signs point toward Fulton and Amory.
Fulton
19.1 mi in
|
~24m
Amory
19.1 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| East Main Street | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| South Adams Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Eason Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Walton Road Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Auburn Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 14.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Itawamba County, 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
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto North Eason Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Eason Boulevard
6
Continue on CR 931
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Auburn Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Merge onto I 22; US 78
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 22; US 78
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Fulton, Amory
10
Turn slight left onto South Adams Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Adams Street
11
Turn right onto MS 178
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left onto Walton Road Southwest
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Walton Road Southwest
13
Arrive at destination
Walton Road Southwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Itawamba County, MS
Afternoon in Itawamba County on Thursday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
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 Itawamba County, MS covers 24.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, East Main Street, South Adams Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.64 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 is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 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 Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tupelo, MS and Itawamba County, MS, road signs point toward Fulton and Amory.
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