Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Ripley, MS
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The drive from Tupelo, MS to Ripley, MS covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, MS 15, Mississippi Highway 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 44.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and MS 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on I 22.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and MS 15. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Green Street.
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 44.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.2 miles (North Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (MS 145 / North Gloster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto North Green Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MS 145 / North Gloster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward MS 178 West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 16.6 mi | 17m |
| MS 15 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Mississippi Highway 15 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| McCullough Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North Gloster Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Green Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Ripley, MS.
Start on North Spring Street
Turn left onto Court Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Green Street
Turn left onto East Jackson Street
Turn right onto MS 145
Take the ramp
Merge onto MS 178
Take the exit
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Take the exit
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30
Turn straight onto MS 15
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Tupelo, MS · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ripley, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Tupelo on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Ripley on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
77°F
New Albany, MS
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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