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Burnsville, Mississippi
Skip Burnsville unless you need a fuel-and-sandwich stop on US-72 between Memphis and Huntsville. No reason to stay overnight.
Burnsville is a fading town on US-72 in the Mississippi Hills, with a handful of cafés and a discount grocery. Its day as a commercial centre is past, and the main reason to stop is to refuel, grab a bite at Sister's Café, and continue east toward Iuka or west toward Corinth. The Tombigbee Waterway runs nearby but offers no public access or trailhead in town. Plan for 20 minutes, not a half-day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Dec–Feb (cold and grey)
- Airports
- MEM · HSV
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Burnsville, Mississippi911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tishomingo County Sheriff+1 662 423-7000
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Burnsville, Mississippi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the main risk is a car accident on US-72, especially at dusk when deer cross.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 662 423-7000 Tishomingo County Sheriff
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMEM Memphis International (About 1 h 45 min west on US-72).
- Getting aroundBy car only.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MEM Memphis International (About 1 h 45 min west on US-72) · HSV Huntsville International (About 1 h 15 min east on US-72)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Sep (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Burnsville, Mississippi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
By car only. US-72 is the main road; side streets are quiet and walkable but there is no public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
US-72 west, about 15 min
Civil War battlefield and historic downtown.
Iuka, Mississippi
goDoor to door: 10 min
US-72 east, about 10 min
Small town with a state park and mineral springs.
Door to door: 1 h
US-72 east then US-45 south, about 1 h
Elvis birthplace and a full day of sights.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
US-72 west to MS-7 south, about 1 h 15 min
University town with Square Books and Faulkner's Rowan Oak.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
No accommodation in town
Closest motels are in Corinth (15 min west) or Iuka (10 min east).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $0 (passing through)
- Mid
- $10–20 (meal and fuel)
Trip budget
| No beds in Burnsville1 × 1 night × US$0 | US$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$15 | US$15 |
| Trip total≈ US$15 per person per day, bed included | US$15 |
Sleep in Corinth or Iuka.
2026 estimate in USD. Burnsville is a pass-through, not a stay.
Prices of common things
| Lunch special at Sister's Cafécheck | $7–10 |
| Fuel (regular, per gallon)2026 estimate | $3.00–3.50 |
| Coffee at Sister's Café | $2–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No petrol station open 24 h — check hours before a late drive.
- Sister's Café closes by 14:00 most days (check).Sister's Café closes by 2:00 PM most days (check).
- No ATM in town; bring cash for the discount grocery.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Tishomingo County Sheriff
- +1 662 423-7000
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tishomingo County Sheriff+1 662 423-7000
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- US-72 from Memphis to Burnsville: about 1 h 45 min, no tolls
- US-72 from Huntsville to Burnsville: about 1 h 15 min, no tolls
No public transport in Burnsville.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Burnsville, Mississippi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Dec–Feb (cold and grey) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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