Origin
Aberdeen, MS
Late night in Aberdeen on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, MS to Starkville, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MS
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Starkville, MS
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Trip Overview
Aberdeen, MS to Starkville, MS is 38.5 miles and takes about 59 minutes via MS 25, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll mostly be on highway, making for a straightforward trip. It’s a quick drive, perfect for a day trip or to simply get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 16.2 mi | 24m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| MS 182 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| MS 12 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Matubba Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 45 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Commerce Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Victory Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 16.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MS and Starkville, MS.
1
Start on South Meridian Street
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Meridian Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Commerce Street
3
Turn left onto South Matubba Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Matubba Street
4
Take the ramp
372 ft
·
9 sec
5
Merge onto US 45; MS 8; MS 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45; MS 8; MS 25
6
Turn left onto MS 25
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
MS 25
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto MS 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point
8
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto MS 25
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 182 West: Starkville
11
Continue on MS 182
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 182
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MS 12 West: Ackerman
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto MS 12
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 12
14
Turn slight left
78 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn left onto Eckford Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eckford Drive
16
Continue on Victory Lane
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Victory Lane
17
Turn right
214 ft
·
17 sec
18
Turn right
290 ft
·
21 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Aberdeen, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 36.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MS 25
Turn left onto MS 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MS 25
Take the ramp onto MS 25 toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West...
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Turn left toward MS 12 West: Ackerman
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MS 12 West: Ackerman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Starkville, MS
Late night in Starkville on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 94% of it on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.2 miles on MS 25 before transitioning to other main roads like US Highway 45 Alternate and MS 182. Expect minimal time on surface streets, as the vast majority of this drive is at highway speeds.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near MS 25.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MS 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (MS 25): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Aberdeen, MS
Full guide →Founded 1834
Arriving in Starkville, MS
Full guide →Starkville is a city in East Mississippi. Mississippi State University is located just to the east of the city limits, and is included in this article.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Starkville, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MS 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (MS 25): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Starkville, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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