Origin
Tupelo, MS
Afternoon in Tupelo on Wednesday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Bay Springs, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
191.6 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
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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Bay Springs, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Bay Springs, MS covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m 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 $28.94 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.8 miles from Tupelo, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 191.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Bay Springs, MS is easy. At 3h 59m 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 Bay Springs, 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 | — | — |
| I 59 South | — | — |
| MS 513 | — | — |
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 Bay Springs, 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
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
3.9 mi
·
4 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
18
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
19
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
21
Take the exit slight right toward MS 513: South Enterprise, Rose Hill
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MS 513: South Enterprise, Rose Hill
22
Turn right
8.9 mi
·
12 min
23
Turn straight onto Highway 18
21 mi
·
36 min
·
Highway 18
24
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
5th Avenue
25
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
26
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 95.8 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 1h 59m 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Springs, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 191.6 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.8 mi from Tupelo, MS · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bay Springs, MS
The final approach into Bay Springs, 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 Bay Springs, 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
$28.94 one way
$57.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.76 | $63.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.30 | $84.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.82 | $12.26 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Bay Springs, MS
Afternoon in Bay Springs on Wednesday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Macon, MS
96 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
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
3h 59m 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 Bay Springs, MS covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m 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 95.8 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 $28.94 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Bay Springs, MS is easy. At 3h 59m 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 Bay Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Bay Springs, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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