How far is City of Greenville, MS from Starkville, MS?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Starkville, MS is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
143.93 mi
02h 38m
Flight
128.79 mi
207.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.79 mi
Kilometers
207.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.93 mi
Kilometers
231.63 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Carrollton
MS

Township in Carroll County, Arkansas

From City of Greenville
70.6 mi
01h 19m
To Starkville
73.3 mi
01h 19m

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 to 15 mph NNE
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 City of Greenville and Starkville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville

    2055 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Jackson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right

    65 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Starkville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
100 mi · 70%
North Jackson Street
2.89 mi · 2%
East Reed Road
0.73 mi · 1%
MS 389
0.43 mi
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
Eckford Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Continue straight

90.9 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
128.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
01h 19m from City of Greenville
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving City of Greenville 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 City of Greenville to Starkville?

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from City of Greenville and 73.3 miles from Starkville.

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

The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carrollton, 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 Carrollton.

RAIL

Greenwood

24 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

87 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 128.79 mi (207.26 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Starkville

#2 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)
End: (-88.819675, 33.450285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.23 L · about $19.24
Round trip
$38.48
10.16 gal · 38.46 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.24 $38.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.64 $43.27
Premium $4.63 $23.50 $46.99
Diesel $5.42 $27.51 $55.02

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 City of Greenville and Starkville. The current time is 07:26:16.

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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.