How far is Pass Christian, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from Pass Christian, MS to Starkville, MS is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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.
Town in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, population ca.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pass Christian and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pass Christian and Starkville.
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Start on West 2nd Street
19 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
735 ft · 20 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto East Beach Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · East Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto White Harbor Road
2774 ft · 1 min · White Harbor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railroad Street
991 ft · 20 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn slight right onto Beatline Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Beatline Road
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Continue on County Farm Road
1 mi · 2 min · County Farm Road
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Take the ramp straight
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 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 Pass Christian 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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Pass Christian and Sunny near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pass Christian to Starkville?
The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Pass Christian and 133.7 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.28 one way or $74.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Pass Christian and Sunny near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
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 Heidelberg.
Laurel station
Union Station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pass Christian and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 218.04 mi (350.9 km).
#1 Pass Christian
City in the U.
| Population | 6,500 |
| Coordinates | 30.3157500, -89.2475400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $3.92 | $37.28 | $74.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $41.63 | $83.26 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $45.34 | $90.69 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $55.96 | $111.91 |
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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