How far is McComb, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from McComb, MS to Starkville, MS is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McComb and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McComb and Starkville.
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Start on Main Street
100 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
146 m · 28 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto State Street
144 m · 13 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1916 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Northwest Street
2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street
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Turn left onto Smithdale Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Take the ramp right
900 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25
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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 McComb and Starkville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS Hwy 25
Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving McComb and Sunny near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McComb to Starkville?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from McComb and 101.5 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McComb and Sunny near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McComb and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 179.82 mi (289.4 km).
#1 McComb
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 12,813 |
| Coordinates | 31.2437900, -90.4531500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.25 | $66.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.93 | $77.87 |
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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