Origin
Tupelo, MS
Morning in Tupelo on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Jonestown, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Jonestown, MS
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Trip Overview
Tupelo, MS to Jonestown, MS is 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m via US 45, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick transit or an easy day trip. You'll find the 80% highway share makes for efficient travel, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on faster roads. Expect a significant portion of your travel, specifically a continuous stretch of 40.6 miles, to be on US 45. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the trip. The remaining segments will likely involve navigating local county roads, which might offer a slight change of scenery but maintain a generally efficient flow. The character is one of steady progress rather than winding exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 40.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and County Road 514. 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 50.7 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 1 miles (Hilda Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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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.
6
42 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
County Road 514
Turn left onto County Road 514
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 40.6 mi | 47m |
| County Road 514 | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| County Road 500 | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 547 | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| North Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hilda Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Barnes Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 40.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Jonestown, 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
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto County Road 514
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 514
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 547
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 547
12
Continue on County Road 547
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 547
13
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 500
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 500
14
Continue on County Road 500
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 500
15
Turn left onto MS 2
293 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mississippi Highway 2
16
Arrive at destination
MS 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Tupelo, MS · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jonestown, MS
The final approach into Jonestown, 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
$7.66 one way
$15.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Jonestown, MS
Morning in Jonestown on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
26 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 13m 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 Jonestown, MS covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, County Road 514, County Road 500. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $7.66 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 50.7 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 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 Jonestown, 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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