How far is Duck Hill, MS from Starkville, MS?

The driving distance from Duck Hill, MS to Starkville, MS is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.12 mi
01h 31m
Flight
52.87 mi
85.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.87 mi
Kilometers
85.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starkville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Duck Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duck Hill
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Starkville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duck Hill
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
Eupora
MS

City in Webster County, Mississippi, United States

From Duck Hill
35.5 mi
00h 45m
To Starkville
35.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duck Hill and Starkville.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · South State Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1437 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville

    2055 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Jackson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right

    65 m · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duck Hill 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
56.3 mi · 79%
South State Street
10.8 mi · 15%
North Jackson Street
2.89 mi · 4%
MS 389
0.43 mi · 1%
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
Eckford Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

56.3 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eupora
00h 45m from Duck Hill
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duck Hill and Sunny near Starkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duck Hill to Starkville?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Eupora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Duck Hill and 35.6 miles from Starkville.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duck Hill and Sunny near Starkville.

Stop Ideas Near Eupora

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

84 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duck Hill and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 52.87 mi (85.09 km).

Duck Hill

#1 Duck Hill

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,760
Coordinates33.6331800, -89.7111900
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Starkville

#2 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Duck Hill (-89.71119, 33.63318)
End: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.70
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $9.85 $19.70
Mid-grade $4.38 $11.00 $22.00
Premium $4.77 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.89 $14.78 $29.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Duck Hill and Starkville. The current time is 11:56:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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