Origin
Tupelo, MS
Night in Tupelo on Wednesday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Lucedale, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
252.8 mi
407 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
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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Lucedale, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Lucedale, MS covers 252.8 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Street, North Front Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.4 miles from Tupelo, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 58m drive with frequent turns across 252.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupelo, MS to Lucedale, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| North Front Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| Highway 45 | — | — |
| Beaver Dam Road | — | — |
| Commerce Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Lucedale, MS.
1
Start on North Spring Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
318 ft
·
16 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn right onto North Front Street
285 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Front Street
4
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
8
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
9
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
11
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
13
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
15
Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US Highway 45 Aiternate
16
Keep slight right
19 mi
·
21 min
17
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
18
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
19
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
6 min
21
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
22
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
4 min
24
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
25
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
26
Continue straight
4.9 mi
·
5 min
27
Continue straight
17 mi
·
20 min
28
Keep slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
29
Continue straight
23 mi
·
25 min
30
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
31
Take the exit left
112 ft
·
4 sec
32
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
33
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
34
Turn right onto Beaver Dam Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
35
Turn left onto Commerce Street
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commerce Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 126.4 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
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 56 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.4 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lucedale, 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.
+
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 252.8 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.4 mi from Tupelo, MS · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.4 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lucedale, MS
The final approach into Lucedale, 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 Lucedale, 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
$38.18 one way
$76.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $45.37 | $90.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.82 | $111.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.54 | $12.13 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.12 | $10.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.39 | $16.18 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Lucedale, MS
Night in Lucedale on Wednesday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Meridian, MS
126 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
3 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
4h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lucedale, MS covers 252.8 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, North Front Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.4 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 $38.18 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupelo, MS to Lucedale, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Lucedale, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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