How far is Forest, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from Forest, MS to Starkville, MS is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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 Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest and Starkville.
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Start on North Banks Street
57 m · 9 sec · North Banks Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1665 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right
29.1 mi · 43 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1996 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 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 Forest and Starkville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 3rd Street
Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Forest and Sunny near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest to Starkville?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Forest and 49.1 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest and Sunny near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Noxapater
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 Noxapater.
Union Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 84.09 mi (135.33 km).
#1 Forest
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,483 |
| Coordinates | 32.3645900, -89.4742300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $15.34 | $30.67 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $16.71 | $33.41 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
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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