Origin
Water Valley, MS
Night in Water Valley on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Water Valley, MS to Tupelo, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Water Valley, MS
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Tupelo, MS
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Trip Overview
Water Valley to Tupelo is 66.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via MS 6, MS 7, and US 278, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region of the US. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient option for connecting these two communities. With a duration under two hours, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a brief segment of a larger journey, requiring minimal planning and offering a quick transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on main roads like MS 6, MS 7, and US 278. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 21.2 miles on MS 6 without significant interruptions. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, rather than winding country lanes or challenging mountain passes. It's a route designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 6 and MS 7. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near MS 7.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Water Valley, MS to Tupelo, MS is easy. At 1h 27m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.7 miles (US 278; MS 6): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
3
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 278; MS 6
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn left onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 6 | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| MS 7 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| US 278 | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Old Highway 6 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 6
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Water Valley, MS and Tupelo, MS.
1
Start on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MS 7
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
MS 7
3
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
4
Continue on MS 7
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 278; MS 6
7
Continue on MS 6; US 278
21 mi
·
24 min
·
MS 6; US 278
8
Continue on US 278; MS 6
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 278; MS 6
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn straight onto Old Highway 6
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Highway 6
11
Continue on West Main Street
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North Spring Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Spring Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Water Valley, MS · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Water Valley, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tupelo, MS
The final approach into Tupelo, 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
$10.06 one way
$20.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Tupelo, MS
Night in Tupelo on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
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
14 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 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Water Valley, MS to Tupelo, MS covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 6, MS 7, US 278. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Water Valley, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.06 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 Water Valley, MS to Tupelo, MS is easy. At 1h 27m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.7 miles (US 278; MS 6): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Water Valley, MS to Tupelo, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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