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Natchez Trace Parkway: Kosciusko to Tupelo, Natchez Trace, Mississippi
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Natchez Trace Parkway: Kosciusko to Tupelo

Natchez Trace, Mississippi · Kosciusko → Tupelo

Leisurely96 mi1 hr 45 min2,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 600 ftOne way
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The drive

This is a long, quiet run of the Natchez Trace Parkway from Kosciusko north to Tupelo, about 96 miles through pine and hardwood country. The road rolls gently, the speed limit is 50 mph unless posted otherwise, and there are no commercial vehicles and no entrance fee.

A few stops are worth knowing. French Camp, at about milepost 181, marks a stand started by Louis LeFleur in 1812. Jeff Busby campground sits near milepost 191, and Bynum Mounds, a Native American mound site, is at milepost 232.4. At Tupelo, the Chickasaw Village Site is at milepost 261.8 and the Parkway Visitor Center, at milepost 266, summarizes the history of the Trace. The visitor center is open daily 9 am to 4:30 pm, except Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.

This is a relaxed drive of gentle curves, long and easy rather than exciting. It ends at Tupelo, where the next drive, Tupelo to the Alabama line, begins.

Along the way

  1. Kosciusko
  2. French Camp
  3. Pontotoc Ridge
  4. Tupelo
Elevation
2,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 600 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • The parkway has no food, gas or lodging; restrooms are usually no more than 50 miles apart, so fuel up in Kosciusko or Tupelo.
  • The Parkway is a designated bicycle route: share the road and pass cyclists only when the oncoming lane is clear.
  • Parts of the parkway near Kosciusko have been under rehabilitation, so check the NPS status page and detours before you start.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Natchez Trace Parkway road and site status (NPS).

Questions about this drive

How long does the Natchez Trace Parkway from Kosciusko to Tupelo take?

The Natchez Trace Parkway from Kosciusko to Tupelo is 96.3 miles and takes about 1 hr 45 min.

Is there a toll or fee on the Natchez Trace Parkway?

No. There are no entrance fees to the Natchez Trace Parkway or any of its facilities.

Can trucks and RVs use the Natchez Trace Parkway?

Commercial vehicles, including trucks, are prohibited. Check the National Park Service for rules on RVs and trailers.

Are there gas stations on the Natchez Trace Parkway?

No. The parkway has no food, gas or lodging services; those are in nearby towns.

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