Origin
Tupelo, MS
Afternoon in Tupelo on Wednesday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Brooksville, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
73.9 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
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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Brooksville, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Brooksville, MS covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive, US 45 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.7 miles on US Highway 45 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37 miles from Tupelo, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 73.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 45 Alternate and Martin Luther King Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.7 miles on US Highway 45 Alternate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 45 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 53.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 45 Alternate and Martin Luther King Drive. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Brooksville, MS is easy. At 1h 31m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Front Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King Drive
Merge onto US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
73.9 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 53.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Deerbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old US 45 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Oliver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 45 Alternate
— 53.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo, MS and Brooksville, MS.
1
Start on North Spring Street
68 ft
·
5 sec
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North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
317 ft
·
16 sec
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Court Street
3
Turn right onto North Front Street
287 ft
·
15 sec
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North Front Street
4
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
6
Merge onto US 45; MS 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue on US 45; MS 6
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
8
Continue on US 45; US 278
7.7 mi
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8 min
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Martin Luther King Drive
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
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49 sec
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US 45 ALT
13
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 45 ALT
14
Continue on US 45 ALT
54 mi
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1 hr 4 min
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US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Old US 45
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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Old US 45
16
Turn right onto Deerbrook Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Deerbrook Road
17
Continue on North Oliver Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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North Oliver Street
18
Turn left onto East Main Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
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East Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 37 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.7 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 73.9 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooksville, 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 73.9 miles and 1h 31m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 45 Alternate for about 53.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Tupelo, MS · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooksville, MS
The final approach into Brooksville, 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 Brooksville, 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
$11.16 one way
$22.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.32 | $32.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Brooksville, MS
Afternoon in Brooksville on Wednesday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
26 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
1h 31m 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 Brooksville, MS covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive, US 45 ALT. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 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 $11.16 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 Brooksville, MS is easy. At 1h 31m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Brooksville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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