Origin
Philadelphia, MS
Late night in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, 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
1h 21m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, MS
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Starkville, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Philadelphia and Starkville, Mississippi, this 59.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy trip to complete in a single day. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. Traveling entirely within the Southeast region, you will find this drive works best as a direct point-to-point connection rather than an overnight excursion. The path is ideal for those who prefer a no-fuss transit between these two Mississippi hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 27.8 mi | 32m |
| MS 15 | 25 mi | 36m |
| MS 12 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Pecan Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road 561 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Victory Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eckford Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 27.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, MS and Starkville, MS.
1
Start on Front Street
229 ft
·
16 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19; MS 21
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MS 21
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pecan Avenue
4
Turn straight onto County Road 561
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 561
5
Turn right onto MS 15
22 mi
·
32 min
·
MS 15
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 15
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 15
7
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi
·
29 min
·
MS 25
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 25
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on MS 25
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
MS 25
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MS 12
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Eckford Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eckford Drive
13
Continue on Victory Lane
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Victory Lane
14
Turn right
214 ft
·
17 sec
15
Turn right
290 ft
·
21 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Philadelphia, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 21 / Pecan Avenue
Turn left onto MS 21 / Pecan Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MS 15
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.94 one way
$17.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.63 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Louisville, MS
30 mi in
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
4 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
1h 21m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on MS 25, MS 15, and MS 12 to navigate the landscape. With 93% of the journey taking place on highways, you will experience a fast-paced environment that keeps you moving toward your destination. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.8 miles specifically on MS 25, which allows for consistent cruising. Expect the character of the road to feel practical and functional, designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations or complex navigation.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and MS 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 21 / Pecan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (MS 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
553 ft
275 ft
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
305 ft
Highest Point
553 ft
~25.4 mi in
Elevation Range
278 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 21m in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Mississippi State, MS
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteAsian Foods Restaurant
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Starkville, MS
Cuisine: asian
Hours: We,Th,Su,Mo 10:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:...
Visit websiteLost Pizza Co.
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Starkville, MS
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
36min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
MS
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 00:00-24:00; Fr 04:00-24:00; Sa 05...
Visit websiteUmi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: sushi
Visit websiteThe Biscuit Shop
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Starkville
Cuisine: breakfast
Hours: 06:30-14:00
Visit websiteFirehouse Subs
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Starkville, MS
Cuisine: sandwich
Jaycee Field
Park
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Westside Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Moncrief Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 21m in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Northside Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
University Estates Community Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 21m in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Old Neshoba County Jail
Marker
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
MS
Visit websiteCivil War Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
1h 21m in
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
MS
Firefighter Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
1h 21m in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Entrance Sign
Monument
Near the end, short detour
1h 21m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Original Campus Entrance Gate
Monument
Near the end, short detour
1h 21m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Hotel Chester
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 21m in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Louisville Motel
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Village Inn
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
36min in
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 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: near the start (MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 21 / Pecan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (MS 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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