Mississippi Highway 2

The segment is located over southern Benton County and western Tippah County. In 2012, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) calculated as many as 2,400 vehicles traveling west of MS 15 and MS 368, and as few as 1,100 vehicles traveling west of the eastern boundary of the Holly Springs National Forest.[7] The route starts at MS 5, inside the national forest. MS 2 travels eastward, leaving Hickory Flat on Bankhead Highway. Near one mile (1.6 km) later, MS 2 turns north from Bankhead Highway. The road slowly climbs uphill, as it goes through the large forest. The two-lane road also intersects a few driveways to residences. Later, the road intersects Chili Creek Road, which leads deeper into the forest and back to MS 5. East of Flat Rock Road, MS 2 leaves the national forest boundary. The road also enters into Tippah County.[2][8] The route continues the bend north and south, until it reaches County Road 821 (CO 821), where it straightens out. MS 2 continues to travel east and enters the town of Blue Mountain. Near the eastern terminus, the road dips slightly to the south and becomes West Palmer Street. MS 2 ends at MS 15 and MS 368. The road continues east as MS 368.[2][9]

In 2012, MDOT calculated as many as 5,900 vehicles traveling east of North Shiloh Road, and as few as 1,400 vehicles traveling from CO 253 to Union Church Road.[7] The eastern segment starts at MS 4, just outside Ripley. The route travels northeast through large sections of forests, and intersects MS 773. MS 2 then dips slightly southward at CO 523 and soon crosses the Little Hatchie River. The road turns northeastward again at CO 540, passing by small hills and houses. MS 2 later travels along the Tippah–Alcorn County line briefly, before entering Alcorn County.[3][9] The road then crosses over the Hatchie River east of CO 561. At Union Church Road, MS 2 turns northward for about one mi (1.6 km), before turning east again at CO 620. MS 2 soon enters the town of Kossuth as Main Street. It goes through the town, and begins traveling northeast at CO 510. The road goes in a straight line, going through farmland and small driveways. Southwest of Corinth, the route intersects CO 613, a short road to Roscoe Turner Airport. MS 2 crosses the Tuscumbia River and turns slightly eastward. The road enters the outskirts of Corinth, and becomes concurrent at US 72.[3][10] The two routes continue eastward, intersecting Norman Road and travelling towards downtown Corinth. The road intersects US 45 at a diamond interchange, and MS 2 begins travelling northward along with US 45, while US 72 continues eastward. US 45 and MS 2 bypass Corinth, with an interchange at Wenasoga Road northeast of the town center. A weigh station is located past the interchange. MS 2 then turns east at the interchange after the station, ending the concurrency with US 45. The route begins traveling east, and soon intersects MS 145, US 45's old alignment. MS 2 continues through a mostly rural area, with a combination of farmland and forests. After intersecting North Shiloh Road, the road leaves Corinth and continues traveling east. About one-half mile (800 m) later, MS 2 turns north at the western terminus of MS 350. MS 2 ends at State Line Road on the state border. The road continues north as TN 22 into Tennessee.[3][10]