Trip from Tupelo, MS to Kosciusko, MS

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Natchez Trace Parkway, MS 15, MS 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 52.5 miles from Tupelo, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Tupelo, MS to Kosciusko, MS?

The route from Tupelo, MS to Kosciusko, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

105 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 32m ★

6 AM

2h 43m

8 AM

3h 4m

10 AM

2h 51m

12 PM

2h 48m

3 PM

2h 52m

5 PM

3h 3m

8 PM

2h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Kosciusko, MS covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Natchez Trace Parkway, MS 15, MS 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.9 miles on Natchez Trace Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.86 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

52.5 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 105 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 105 miles, with most of the trip on Natchez Trace Parkway and MS 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.9 miles on Natchez Trace Parkway.

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.

Natchez Trace Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Natchez Trace Parkway and MS 15. 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 43m drive. You will face about 11 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 11 key points

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

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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

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main 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

99.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | MS 12

At end of road, turn right onto MS 12

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Natchez Trace Parkway	83.9 mi	2h 5m
MS 15	11.5 mi	18m
MS 12	3.8 mi	5m
West Main Street	2.9 mi	6m
East Jefferson Street	1.9 mi	3m
County Road 230	0.3 mi	<1m
US 82	0.2 mi	<1m
County Road 285	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Natchez Trace Parkway — 83.9 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 82

11

Turn left onto County Road 230

0.3 mi · 32 sec · County Road 230

12

At end of road, turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

38 mi · 57 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

13

Turn left

0.1 mi · 26 sec

14

At end of road, turn right onto MS 12

3.8 mi · 5 min · MS 12

15

Turn slight left onto MS 735

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Street

16

Arrive at destination

East Jefferson 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 52.5 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.9 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 23 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kosciusko, 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 105 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 Natchez Trace Parkway for about 83.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.5 mi from Tupelo, MS · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maben, MS

53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maben, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Natchez Trace Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.9 miles.

Arriving in Kosciusko, MS

The final approach into Kosciusko, 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 Kosciusko, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16622892500

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

0.6 mi

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16622892500

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+16622894433

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 105

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+16622897568

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 60

Mathiston, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16625523633

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 60

Mathiston, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 105

Kosciusko, Mississippi

+16622897932

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 3.6

View on nps.gov

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

$15.86 one way

$31.71 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$17.41	$34.82
premium	$4.56	$18.85	$37.69
diesel	$5.61	$23.18	$46.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Mall at Barnes Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Tupelo, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Metro Ford Auto Sales

Tupelo, MS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

1410 South Gloster Street Tupelo, MS 38801

Tupelo, MS

EV Connect

2 DCFC

UCI SHOP 801F3

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

UCI SHOP 80065

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

TOMBIGBEE STATION 4

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

TOMBIGBEE STATION 3

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

TOMBIGBEE STATION 1

Tupelo, MS

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.5	$11.02	$5.04
Efficient EV	26.3	$9.19	$4.20
EV Truck/SUV	42	$14.70	$6.72

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tupelo, MS

Evening in Tupelo on Thursday

Local time

8:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kosciusko, MS

Evening in Kosciusko on Thursday

Local time

8:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

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

2h 43m 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 Kosciusko, MS covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Natchez Trace Parkway, MS 15, MS 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.5 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 $15.86 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 43m drive. You will face about 11 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 Kosciusko, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Tupelo, MS to Kosciusko, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kosciusko, MS

Nearby Places

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Tupelo River Coffee

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Sonic Drive-In

Taco Bell

Haven Acres Restaurant

Tupelo River Coffee

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

Lost + Found Coffee Company

The Sip Beverages

The Coffee Lair Mathiston

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Kosciusko Information Center

Kosciusko City Parks & Rec

National Parks Near This Route

Tupelo National Battlefield

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tupelo, MS

Kosciusko, MS

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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