How far is Long Beach, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from Long Beach, MS to Starkville, MS is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Starkville.
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Start on West Railroad Street
45 m · 9 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road
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Turn right onto 28th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Canal Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
55.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
18.5 mi · 22 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight left toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 182 West: Starkville
1478 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto MS 12 West: Ackerman
873 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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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 Long Beach 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.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Starkville?
The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pachuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Long Beach and 133.3 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Long Beach and Sunny near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Pachuta
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 Pachuta.
Union Station
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 215.08 mi (346.14 km).
#1 Long Beach
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 16,125 |
| Coordinates | 30.3504800, -89.1528200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.86 | $79.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.68 | $101.37 |
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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