Trip from Tupelo, MS to McComb, MS

Drive Time

5h 16m

Distance

273.4 mi

440 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 3m ★

6 AM

5h 16m

8 AM

5h 43m

10 AM

5h 26m

12 PM

5h 23m

3 PM

5h 27m

5 PM

5h 42m

8 PM

5h 8m

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

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Tupelo, MS

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McComb, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tupelo, MS to McComb, MS covers 273.4 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, I 55, US Highway 45 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.2 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.80 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

136.7 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 16m highway drive covering 273.4 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.2 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 273.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 15 key points

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

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

Turn right onto Court Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Front Street

Turn right onto North Front Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn left onto East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...

197.3 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Tupelo, MS to McComb, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

New Orleans

197.3 mi in | ~3h 52m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MS 25	136.2 mi	2h 36m
I 55	79.4 mi	1h 26m
US Highway 45 Alternate	35.7 mi	43m
Martin Luther King Drive	8.7 mi	10m
US 45 ALT	7.2 mi	8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive	2.3 mi	2m
Smithdale Road	0.6 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: MS 25 — 136.2 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and McComb, MS.

Start on North Spring Street

69 ft · 5 sec · North Spring Street

Turn right onto Court Street

318 ft · 16 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto North Front Street

285 ft · 15 sec · North Front Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Take the ramp straight

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

2.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

7.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 1 min

Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

12 mi · 13 min · US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25 South: Louisville

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min

Keep slight right

25 mi · 28 min

Take the exit slight right

93 mi · 1 hr 46 min

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 7 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn left onto Smithdale Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Smithdale Road

Turn right onto Northwest Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Northwest Street

Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

Continue on Jackson Avenue

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue

Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · North Broadway Street

Turn left onto Main Street

148 ft · 6 sec · Main Street

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 136.7 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 2h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.2 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.7 miles or 2h 42m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McComb, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 273.4 miles and 5h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 MS 25 for about 136.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 136.7 mi from Tupelo, MS · 2h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

137 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

Butler, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.7 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in McComb, MS

The final approach into McComb, 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 McComb, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 198

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

$41.80 one way

$83.59 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$45.84	$91.69
premium	$4.61	$49.62	$99.24
diesel	$5.64	$60.74	$121.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82	1	$28.71	$13.12
Efficient EV	68.4	0	$23.92	$10.94
EV Truck/SUV	109.4	1	$38.28	$17.50

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Tupelo, MS

Late night in Tupelo on Monday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McComb, MS

Late night in McComb on Monday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

5h 16m 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 McComb, MS covers 273.4 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS 25, I 55, US Highway 45 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136.7 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 $41.80 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.

On the drive from Tupelo, MS to McComb, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

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Trip from Tupelo, MS to McComb, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in McComb, MS

National Parks Near This Route

Tupelo National Battlefield

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tupelo, MS

McComb, MS

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 16m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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