How far is Greenwood, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Starkville, MS is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 32m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Starkville.
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Start on Main Street
2279 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue straight
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
81.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville
2055 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jackson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 5 sec
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Turn left 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 Greenwood 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 Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight right
81.8 mi · 01h 38m
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 Greenwood and Patchy Fog near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Starkville?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Kilmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Greenwood and 47.1 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Patchy Fog near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Kilmichael
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 Kilmichael.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 78.5 mi (126.33 km).
#1 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5162300, -90.1795300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
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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