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Tupelo to Birmingham: One Interstate, Easy Drive

At a Glance: Stivers Ford of Birmingham is about 150 miles from Tupelo, MS, or about 2 hours 15 minutes by car. Our showroom is at 500 Palisades Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35209, near I-65 Exit 255.

Interstate 22 links Tupelo and Birmingham, turning what used to be a long two-lane drive into a smooth highway trip. From the All-America City, our showroom is about 150 miles and two and a quarter hours away.

  • Distance~150 miles
  • Drive Time2 hours 15 minutes
  • Main RouteI-22 East
  • Address500 Palisades Blvd

Road-Trip Comfort for Northeast Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi drivers often cover long distances for work, family, and weekend trips. The Explorer and Expedition deliver comfortable highway rides, while the F-150 and Ranger serve tradespeople and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Popular with Tupelo-area shoppers: Explorer, Expedition, F-150, Ranger.

Step-by-Step Directions

Take I-22 East from Tupelo across the Alabama line, through Hamilton, Winfield, and Jasper, to I-65. Head south on I-65 through downtown Birmingham to Exit 255.

  1. From Tupelo, get on I-22 East toward Fulton and the Alabama line.
  2. Continue on I-22 past Hamilton, Winfield, and Jasper.
  3. Merge onto I-65 South, continue through downtown, and take Exit 255 for Lakeshore Parkway.

Finding Our Showroom

Take Exit 255 and follow Lakeshore Parkway west, away from Samford University. Palisades Boulevard is a short drive ahead. Turn onto Palisades Blvd and look for our showroom at number 500.

Traffic tip: I-22 is usually light. Plan for some congestion where it meets I-65 north of downtown.

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Who We Serve Around Tupelo

We regularly help drivers from Saltillo, Belden, Fulton, Pontotoc, and Verona, along with the rest of Lee County, MS.

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Trip Checklist

  • If you're towing, know your trailer's weight so we can recommend the right setup.
  • Call ahead with a stock number so the vehicle is pulled up and ready.
  • Value your trade online first to get a starting figure before you arrive.
  • Start a finance application at home to save time at the desk.

Local Points of Interest

  • Elvis Presley Birthplace – the two-room house where Elvis was born
  • Natchez Trace Parkway – the historic parkway's headquarters is in Tupelo
  • Tupelo Hardware Company – where Elvis got his first guitar
  • Cadence Bank Arena – the region's main concert and event venue

Questions We Hear From Tupelo

How long is the drive from Tupelo?

About 2 hours and 15 minutes on I-22 East.

Is I-22 a good route?

Yes. It's a four-lane interstate the entire way from Tupelo to Birmingham.

Can I reserve a vehicle before I make the drive?

Contact our team with the stock number and we'll confirm availability and set an appointment time for you.

Where is Stivers Ford of Birmingham located?

Our showroom is at 500 Palisades Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35209, near I-65 Exit 255 (Lakeshore Parkway) on the Homewood side of Birmingham.

Your Next Ford Is a Drive Away

See what's in stock today, then schedule a test drive at a time that works for you.

Also driving from nearby? See directions from Atlanta, Columbus & Phenix City, Chattanooga, or view all directions.

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500 Palisades Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35209
Stivers Ford of Birmingham 33.469763, -086.818667.