How far is Brookhaven, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, MS to Starkville, MS is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Starkville.
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Start on East Monticello Street
2704 ft · 1 min · East Monticello Street
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Turn right onto Schwem Avenue
681 ft · 16 sec · Schwem Avenue
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
528 ft · 11 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on Union Church Road
1837 ft · 40 sec · Union Church Road
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Union St Extended Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
48.8 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25
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Take the exit straight
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
2185 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
926 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto MS 12
2.2 mi · 4 min · MS 12
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Turn right onto Eckford Drive
782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive
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Continue on Victory Lane
869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane
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Turn right
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
88 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Starkville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
MS Hwy 25
Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Starkville?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Brookhaven and 89.4 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Lena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lena.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 160.11 mi (257.68 km).
#1 Brookhaven
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 11,861 |
| Coordinates | 31.5790600, -90.4406500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.819675, 33.450285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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