Trip from Tupelo, MS to Baldwyn, MS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

20 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 28m

3 PM

0h 29m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

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 Baldwyn, MS covers 20 miles and takes about 27m 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, Barnes Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.02 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

10 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 20 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 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 Baldwyn, MS is easy. At 27m 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 Baldwyn, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Court Street	—	—
North Front Street	—	—
Barnes Street	—	—
Hilda Avenue	—	—
US 45 North	—	—
Bethany Road	—	—
South 4th Street	—	—
West Main 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 Baldwyn, MS.

1

Start on North Spring Street

69 ft · 5 sec · North Spring Street

2

Turn right onto Court Street

318 ft · 19 sec · Court Street

3

Turn left onto North Front Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Front Street

4

Turn right onto Barnes Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Barnes Street

5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Hilda Avenue

6

Take the ramp left toward US 45 North: Corinth

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 45 North: Corinth

7

Merge slight left

433 ft · 7 sec

8

Keep slight right

17 mi · 19 min

9

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 48 sec

10

Keep slight right

328 ft · 9 sec

11

Turn straight onto Bethany Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethany Road

12

At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South 4th Street

13

Turn right onto West Main Street

118 ft · 5 sec · West Main Street

14

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 10 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 13m 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 20 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwyn, 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 20 miles and 27m.

At 20 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 10 mi from Tupelo, MS · 13m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Guntown, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saltillo, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Baldwyn, MS

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baldwyn, 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

$3.02 one way

$6.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$3.32	$6.63
premium	$4.56	$3.59	$7.18
diesel	$5.61	$4.42	$8.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6	$2.10	$0.96
Efficient EV	5	$1.75	$0.80
EV Truck/SUV	8	$2.80	$1.28

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

4:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baldwyn, MS

Afternoon in Baldwyn on Wednesday

Local time

4:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

27 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

27m 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 Baldwyn, MS covers 20 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Court Street, North Front Street, Barnes Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.02 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 Baldwyn, MS is easy. At 27m 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 Baldwyn, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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