Starkville, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Starkville, MS is a local road trip base with 13 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 137 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Starkville, MS spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
263.9 mi
Biloxi, MS
Quickest Drive
32m
Columbus, MS
Plan Around Starkville, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Starkville, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Starkville, MS
Driving from Starkville, MS
The typical drive from Starkville, MS covers about 137 miles and takes around 2h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 259 miles (4h 40m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Starkville, MS include Gulfport, MS (259.4 mi, 4h 6m), Oxford, MS (225.1 mi, 4h 40m), City of Greenville, MS (141.6 mi, 3h), Canton, MS (103.9 mi, 2h 11m), and Tupelo, MS (66.4 mi, 1h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 137-mile trip from Starkville, MS, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Starkville, MS and 7 routes heading into Starkville, MS, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 259 miles.
The longest mapped route from Starkville, MS covers 259 miles and takes approximately 4h 40m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Starkville, MS runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Starkville, MS costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Starkville, MS include Gulfport, MS, Oxford, MS, City of Greenville, MS and Canton, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Starkville, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
25,611
Median Income
$39,751
Median Home Value
$265,900
Median Age
26.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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