Origin
Tupelo, MS
Late night in Tupelo on Friday
Local time
2:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupelo, MS to Ripley, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Ripley, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Ripley, MS covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 Green Street, East Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 44.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tupelo, MS to Ripley, MS is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| North Green Street | — | — |
| East Jackson Street | — | — |
| North Gloster Street | — | — |
| MS 178 West | — | — |
| McCullough Boulevard | — | — |
| MS 15 | — | — |
| Highway 15 | — | — |
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 Ripley, MS.
1
Start on North Spring Street
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn left onto Court Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Court Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Green Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Green Street
4
Turn left onto East Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
5
Turn right onto North Gloster Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gloster Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward MS 178 West
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
MS 178 West
7
Merge slight left onto McCullough Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
McCullough Boulevard
8
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
9
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
11
Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 15
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
12
Turn straight
11 mi
·
16 min
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Walnut Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Tupelo, MS · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Tupelo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ripley, MS
The final approach into Ripley, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Ripley, MS
Late night in Ripley on Friday
Local time
2:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
New Albany, MS
22 mi in
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 2m 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 Ripley, MS covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, North Green Street, East Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 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 $6.78 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 Ripley, MS is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tupelo, MS to Ripley, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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