Trip from Tupelo, MS to Port Gibson, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 12m

Distance

267.2 mi

430 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 59m ★

6 AM

5h 12m

8 AM

5h 39m

10 AM

5h 22m

12 PM

5h 19m

3 PM

5h 23m

5 PM

5h 38m

8 PM

5h 4m

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 Port Gibson, MS covers 267.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m 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 $40.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

133.6 miles from Tupelo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 267.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupelo, MS to Port Gibson, 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	—	—
US 82 West	—	—
MS 25 South	—	—

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 Port Gibson, MS.

Start on North Spring Street

69 ft · 5 sec · North Spring Street

Turn right onto Court Street

318 ft · 16 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto North Front Street

285 ft · 15 sec · North Front Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Take the ramp straight

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

2.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

7.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 1 min

Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

12 mi · 13 min · US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25 South: Louisville

Continue straight

27 mi · 30 min

Take the exit slight right

93 mi · 1 hr 46 min

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 7 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

39 mi · 43 min · I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

Merge slight right

3.8 mi · 4 min

Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez

27 mi · 30 min · US 61 South: Natchez

Turn right onto Fair Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Fair Street

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 133.6 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 2h 36m 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 59 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.6 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 16m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tupelo, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 267.2 miles and 5h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 133.6 mi from Tupelo, MS · 2h 36m into the drive

city in Stone County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wiggins, MS

134 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

Columbus, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wiggins, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.6 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Port Gibson, MS

The final approach into Port Gibson, 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 Port Gibson, 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

$40.35 one way

$80.71 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$44.30	$88.60
premium	$4.56	$47.96	$95.92
diesel	$5.61	$58.99	$117.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.2	0	$28.06	$12.83
Efficient EV	66.8	0	$23.38	$10.69
EV Truck/SUV	106.9	1	$37.41	$17.10

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Evening in Tupelo on Wednesday

Local time

8:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Gibson, MS

Evening in Port Gibson on Wednesday

Local time

8:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

22 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

5h 12m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Port Gibson, MS covers 267.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m 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 133.6 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 $40.35 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupelo, MS to Port Gibson, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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