How far is Aberdeen, MS from Starkville, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Starkville, MS is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.62 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.37 mi
48.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.62 mi
Kilometers
63.76 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-19T08:08
Arrive Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Aberdeen
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Starkville
20.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Starkville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Starkville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2656 ft · 58 sec · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Matubba Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    113 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    15.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 182 West: Starkville

    1478 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MS 12 West: Ackerman

    873 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right

    65 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Starkville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.5 mi · 39%
US 82 West
6.68 mi · 17%
MS 182 West
2.5 mi · 6%
South Matubba Street
1.44 mi · 4%
US 45 Alternate South
0.67 mi · 2%
West Commerce Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 25m from Aberdeen
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Starkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Starkville?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Aberdeen and 20.4 miles from Starkville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Aberdeen and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Starkville.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.87 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Starkville

#2 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: (-88.819675, 33.450285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.96 $11.93
Premium $4.63 $6.48 $12.95
Diesel $5.42 $7.58 $15.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Starkville. The current time is 08:08:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.