How far is Madison, MS from Starkville, MS?

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Starkville, MS is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
113.89 mi
02h 04m
Flight
101.53 mi
163.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.53 mi
Kilometers
163.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.89 mi
Kilometers
183.29 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starkville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Starkville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Coldwater
MS

Town of the United States

From Madison
57.5 mi
01h 02m
To Starkville
56.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Starkville.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Drive

    11 m · 7 sec · Depot Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto United States Highway 51

    9.1 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 51

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Canton Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Canton Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Sharon Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Sharon Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    41 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Peace Street

    23.4 mi · 35 min · East Peace Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1609 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2185 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman

    926 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto MS 12

    2.2 mi · 4 min · MS 12

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right

    65 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Peace Street
98.9 mi · 87%
United States Highway 51
9.06 mi · 8%
Canton Parkway
2.83 mi · 2%
MS 12
2.36 mi · 2%
Old Sharon Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

East Peace Street

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coldwater
01h 02m from Madison
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Starkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Starkville?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Madison and 56.4 miles from Starkville.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Starkville.

Stop Ideas Near Coldwater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

113 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

114 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 101.53 mi (163.4 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Starkville

#2 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)
End: (-88.819675, 33.450285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Starkville. The current time is 07:31:06.

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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.