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Trip from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, MS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

35.7 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

Downtown Tupelo, MS, MS

Tupelo, MS

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city in Mississippi, United States

Aberdeen, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, MS covers 35.7 miles and takes about 46m 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 $5.39 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

17.8 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 35.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, MS is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, 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
US 45 South
Hwy 45
West 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 Aberdeen, 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 · 55 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

6.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

21 mi · 25 min · US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
10

Turn left onto Old US Hwy 45

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old US Hwy 45
11

Continue on West Commerce Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Commerce Street
12

Turn right onto South Meridian Street

79 ft · 2 sec · South Meridian Street
13

Arrive at your destination

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.8 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 23m 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 35.7 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.8 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Tupelo, MS.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tupelo, MS

This is one driving day of about 35.7 miles and 46m.

At 35.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Tupelo, MS · 23m into the drive

Downtown Nettleton, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nettleton, MS

18 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

Amory, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nettleton, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aberdeen, MS

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Aberdeen, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.39 one way

$10.78 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $5.92 $11.84
premium $4.56 $6.41 $12.82
diesel $5.61 $7.88 $15.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tupelo, MS

Afternoon in Tupelo on Wednesday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aberdeen, MS

Afternoon in Aberdeen on Wednesday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

1 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

46m 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 Aberdeen, MS covers 35.7 miles and takes about 46m 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 17.8 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 $5.39 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.
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, MS is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Aberdeen, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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