Trip from Starkville, MS to City of Greenville, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

Distance

141.6 mi

228 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 49m ★

6 AM

3h 0m

8 AM

3h 23m

10 AM

3h 8m

12 PM

3h 6m

3 PM

3h 9m

5 PM

3h 22m

8 PM

2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Starkville, MS

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City of Greenville, MS

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 141.7-mile journey from Starkville, MS to the City of Greenville, MS, you'll spend approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes on the road. This drive, primarily utilizing local roads with no highway segments, is best suited as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $22. The route offers a consistent local driving experience throughout its entirety. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a straightforward excursion within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Mississippi.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.8 miles from Starkville, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 82	99.8 mi	2h 2m
US 49E	27.7 mi	33m
MS 182	8.3 mi	12m
South Jackson Street	3.1 mi	5m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	1 mi	1m
East Reed Road	0.7 mi	1m
MS 12	0.3 mi	<1m
Victory Lane	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 82 — 99.8 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Starkville, MS and City of Greenville, MS.

Start on this road

290 ft · 26 sec · this road

Turn left

214 ft · 16 sec

Continue on Victory Lane

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Victory Lane

Continue on Eckford Drive

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Eckford Drive

Turn right onto MS 12

0.3 mi · 42 sec · MS 12

Turn left onto South Jackson Street

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Jackson Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto US 82; MS 25

86 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US 82; MS 25

Continue on US 49E; US 82; MS 7

28 mi · 33 min · US 49E; US 82; MS 7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 82

0.4 mi · 29 sec · US 82

Keep slight left at fork onto US 82

13 mi · 15 min · US 82

Turn right onto MS 182

8.3 mi · 12 min · MS 182

Turn left onto MS 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn right onto East Reed Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Reed Road

Turn left onto Sandy Avenue

46 ft · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue

Arrive at destination

Sandy Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 141.7-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day, especially since it's a single-day trip. With a duration of under three hours, you won't need to split the drive, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. There's one recommended stop, so plan for a brief pause to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $22, and it's always wise to top off before setting out on local roads where fuel stations might be less frequent than on major highways.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.8 miles from Starkville, MS, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.8 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Starkville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Starkville, MS

This is one driving day of about 141.6 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Starkville, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 99.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moorhead, MS

71 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

Eupora, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winona, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.8 miles from Starkville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16627653844

Visit website

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Starkville, Mississippi

0.7 mi

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Coffee Depot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16622683139

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winona, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16627653844

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16627361433

Visit website

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+16623246003

Visit website

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623236094

Visit website

Arepas Coffee & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16626178058

Visit website

Lillos Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 131.5

Leland, Mississippi

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+16626864401

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.2

Mathiston, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Birthplace Of Kermit The Frog Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 131.5

Leland, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16626867383

McKee Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16623232294

Visit website

True REST Float Spa

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16622687601

Visit website

Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+16623232766

Visit website

West Memorial Funeral Home

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16623236674

Visit website

Sanderson Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16623257529

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623740773

Visit website

Turnrow Book Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 91

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 9:30 am–6:30 pm

+16624535995

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MS 12

Turn right onto MS 12

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Jackson Street

Turn left onto South Jackson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

118.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | US 82

Keep slight left at fork onto US 82

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | US 82

Keep slight left at fork onto US 82

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.38 one way

$42.77 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$23.48	$46.95
premium	$4.56	$25.42	$50.83
diesel	$5.61	$31.26	$62.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.5	$14.87	$6.80
Efficient EV	35.4	$12.39	$5.66
EV Truck/SUV	56.6	$19.82	$9.06

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Starkville, MS

Late night in Starkville on Sunday

Local time

5:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Greenville, MS

Late night in City of Greenville on Sunday

Local time

5:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Moorhead, MS

71 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

29 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

3h 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 characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections rather than a consistent highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, expect a more engaging driving experience that keeps you connected to the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the overall profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. This kind of drive often provides a more intimate feel with the communities you pass through.

96% 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: 99.8 mi on US 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 49E. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 12): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 141.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.8 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 12): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Greenville, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Starkville, MS to City of Greenville, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

The Coffee Depot

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

Jack's Family Restaurant

Shipley Do-Nuts

The Little Dooey of Starkville

Arepas Coffee & Bar

Lillos Restaurant

The Coffee Depot

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

Starbucks Coffee Company

The Delta Bean Coffee

Umble Coffee Co - HQ.

Star donuts and coffee Winona

The Coffee Lair Mathiston

High Ground Coffee

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Birthplace Of Kermit The Frog Museum

McKee Park

True REST Float Spa

Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System

West Memorial Funeral Home

Sanderson Center

McAlister's Deli

Turnrow Book Co.

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Starkville, MS

City of Greenville, MS

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

3h on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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